- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alachua, FL
Alachua Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alachua Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120003000014
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alachua Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Alachua · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 323
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Alachua Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Alachua, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Alachua Elementary School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120003000014 · Alachua, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 67.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Alachua Elementary School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Alachua Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Buchholz
F. W. Buchholz High School
2,416 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
1,825 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,291 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- This school 323
Alachua Elementary School
323 students
What this shows Alachua Elementary School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alachua Elementary School compares
Alachua Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,075
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.9%
African American 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Alachua Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alachua Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Alachua Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Alachua Elementary School
How many students attend Alachua Elementary School?
Alachua Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alachua, FL. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alachua Elementary School?
67.8% of students at Alachua Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alachua Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alachua Elementary School is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Alachua, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alachua Elementary School?
Alachua Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alachua Elementary School rank among public schools in Alachua?
By Resource Investment Index, Alachua Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Alachua, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alachua on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Alachua Elementary School, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Gainesville High School (1,825 students), and Eastside High School (1,291 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.