- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Youth Development Center
Federal NCES profile for Youth Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 77/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048000721
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Youth Development Center earns 77/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 77
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Youth Development Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Development Center ranks #1 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Youth Development Center grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (+33.3%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120048000721 · Jacksonville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
20 enr · 4:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 77
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Youth Development Center grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (+33.3%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Youth Development Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school 20
Youth Development Center
20 students
What this shows Youth Development Center reports 20 students on the CCD universe file.
How Youth Development Center compares
Youth Development Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 78% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.0%
White 30.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: African American at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Youth Development Center is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Youth Development Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Youth Development Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~20 students)
Frequently asked questions about Youth Development Center
How many students attend Youth Development Center?
Youth Development Center has 20 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Development Center is 4:1, which is 78% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Youth Development Center?
44.4% of students at Youth Development Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Youth Development Center?
The largest demographic group at Youth Development Center is African American at 65.0% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youth Development Center?
Youth Development Center has a Resource Investment Index of 77/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Youth Development Center rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Development Center ranks #1 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Youth Development Center, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.