- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, FL
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Federal NCES profile for Caring & Sharing Learning School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003003285Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caring & Sharing Learning School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #6 of 22
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Caring & Sharing Learning School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caring & Sharing Learning School ranks #6 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Caring & Sharing Learning School grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (+25.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 120003003285 · Gainesville, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
369 enr · 23.1:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Caring & Sharing Learning School grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (+25.5%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Caring & Sharing Learning School 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 369
Caring & Sharing Learning School
369 students
What this shows Caring & Sharing Learning School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caring & Sharing Learning School compares
Caring & Sharing Learning School 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Caring & Sharing Learning School 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 Caring & Sharing Learning School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caring & Sharing Learning School'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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caring & Sharing Learning School
How many students attend Caring & Sharing Learning School?
Caring & Sharing Learning School has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caring & Sharing Learning School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caring & Sharing Learning School is 23.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caring & Sharing Learning School?
71.4% of students at Caring & Sharing Learning School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caring & Sharing Learning School?
The largest demographic group at Caring & Sharing Learning School is African American at 92.7% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caring & Sharing Learning School?
Caring & Sharing Learning School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Caring & Sharing Learning School rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Caring & Sharing Learning School ranks #6 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 Caring & Sharing Learning School, 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.