Enrollment
63
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alachua Learning Academy Middle compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alachua Learning Academy Middle
Alachua Learning Academy Middle is a small charter middle school in Alachua, Florida, enrolling 63 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Florida schools, with 63 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students) and Gainesville High School (1,825 students) alongside Alachua Learning Academy Middle.
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 Learning Academy Middle compares
Alachua Learning Academy Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alachua, which includes Alachua Learning Academy Middle.
$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 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
- 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 middle 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 (~63 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alachua Learning Academy Middle a good school?
Alachua Learning Academy Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 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.
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