Enrollment
178
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, FL
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
Federal NCES profile for Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003007945
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #13 of 22
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 44.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) ranks #13 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+150% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) is a small combined-grade school in Gainesville, Florida, enrolling 178 students.
Class loads run heavy: 44.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Florida schools and 150% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 178 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 73 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #48.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 67/100).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students) and Gainesville High School (1,825 students) alongside Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) compares
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 44.5:1 | ▲ 150% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
44.5:1
students per teacher
- 150% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,805
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alachua, which includes Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise).
$10,805
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 36.3%
Federal 19.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~178 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
How many students attend Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)?
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)?
The student-teacher ratio at Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) is 44.5:1, which is 150% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 183% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)?
45.9% of students at Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)?
The largest demographic group at Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)?
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) ranks #13 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
Is Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) a good school?
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise), 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.
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