- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-18.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.6 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 120003007945 · Gainesville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 44.5:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-18.6%). Teacher FTE lost 4.6 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) 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 178
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
178 students
What this shows Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) compares
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 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 (~178 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), down 45.
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, 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 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.
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.