- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gainesville, FL
Boulware Springs Charter
Federal NCES profile for Boulware Springs Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120003008358Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boulware Springs Charter earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Boulware Springs Charter has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boulware Springs Charter ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Boulware Springs Charter held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120003008358 · Gainesville, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
171 enr · 14.3:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Boulware Springs Charter held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Boulware Springs Charter 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 171
Boulware Springs Charter
171 students
What this shows Boulware Springs Charter reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boulware Springs Charter compares
Boulware Springs Charter held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
African American 59.6%
White 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Boulware Springs Charter 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 Boulware Springs Charter 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boulware Springs Charter'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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boulware Springs Charter
How many students attend Boulware Springs Charter?
Boulware Springs Charter has 171 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulware Springs Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulware Springs Charter is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 Boulware Springs Charter?
56.3% of students at Boulware Springs Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boulware Springs Charter?
The largest demographic group at Boulware Springs Charter is African American at 59.6% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boulware Springs Charter?
Boulware Springs Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Boulware Springs Charter rank among elementary schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Boulware Springs Charter ranks #1 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Boulware Springs Charter, 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.