- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, FL
A.Quinn Jones Center
Federal NCES profile for A.Quinn Jones Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003000004
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A.Quinn Jones Center earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 22
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
A.Quinn Jones Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A.Quinn Jones Center ranks #1 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
A.Quinn Jones Center grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (+42.2%).
Teacher FTE held 14.3 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 120003000004 · Gainesville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 6.8:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
A.Quinn Jones Center grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (+42.2%). Teacher FTE held 14.3 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
A.Quinn Jones Center 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 95
A.Quinn Jones Center
95 students
What this shows A.Quinn Jones Center reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How A.Quinn Jones Center compares
A.Quinn Jones Center 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 62% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 86% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 95 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.1%
White 9.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: African American at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, A.Quinn Jones Center is less 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 A.Quinn Jones Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A.Quinn Jones Center'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 (~95 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about A.Quinn Jones Center
How many students attend A.Quinn Jones Center?
A.Quinn Jones Center has 95 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A.Quinn Jones Center?
The student-teacher ratio at A.Quinn Jones Center is 6.8:1, which is 62% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 57% lower 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 A.Quinn Jones Center?
96.9% of students at A.Quinn Jones Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A.Quinn Jones Center?
The largest demographic group at A.Quinn Jones Center is African American at 81.1% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A.Quinn Jones Center?
A.Quinn Jones Center has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A.Quinn Jones Center rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, A.Quinn Jones Center ranks #1 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 A.Quinn Jones Center, 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.