- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alachua, FL
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alachua Learning Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120003003534Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Alachua · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alachua Learning Academy Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Alachua, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary shrank from 108 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120003003534 · Alachua, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
108 enr · 18:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary shrank from 108 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary 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 108
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary
108 students
What this shows Alachua Learning Academy Elementary reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alachua Learning Academy Elementary compares
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 3.7%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Alachua Learning Academy Elementary 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 Learning Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alachua Learning Academy Elementary'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.
Similar enrollment (~108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alachua Learning Academy Elementary
How many students attend Alachua Learning Academy Elementary?
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary has 108 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alachua, FL. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alachua Learning Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alachua Learning Academy Elementary?
28.7% of students at Alachua Learning Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alachua Learning Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Alachua, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alachua Learning Academy Elementary?
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alachua Learning Academy Elementary rank among public schools in Alachua?
By Resource Investment Index, Alachua Learning Academy Elementary ranks #2 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 Learning Academy Elementary, 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.