- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alachua, FL
Alachua Learning Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alachua Learning Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120003007954Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alachua Learning Academy Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Alachua · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alachua Learning Academy Middle has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alachua Learning Academy Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Alachua, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Alachua Learning Academy Middle grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120003007954 · Alachua, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
63 enr · 15.8:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Alachua Learning Academy Middle grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Alachua Learning Academy Middle 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 63
Alachua Learning Academy Middle
63 students
What this shows Alachua Learning Academy Middle reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alachua Learning Academy Middle compares
Alachua Learning Academy Middle 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Alachua Learning Academy Middle is about as mixed as 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 Middle 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alachua Learning Academy Middle'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 middle 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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alachua Learning Academy Middle
How many students attend Alachua Learning Academy Middle?
Alachua Learning Academy Middle has 63 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alachua, FL. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alachua Learning Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alachua Learning Academy Middle is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Alachua Learning Academy Middle?
39.0% of students at Alachua Learning Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alachua Learning Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alachua Learning Academy Middle is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Alachua, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alachua Learning Academy Middle?
Alachua Learning Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Alachua?
By Resource Investment Index, Alachua Learning Academy Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, 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.