- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gainesville, FL
Eastside High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120003000028
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Eastside High School held near 1,231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120003000028 · Gainesville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,291 enr · 30.7:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Eastside High School held near 1,231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Eastside High 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
- This school
Eastside High School
1,291 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- Oak View Middl 962
Oak View Middle School
962 students
What this shows Eastside High School reports 1,291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastside High School compares
Eastside High School 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 | 30.7:1 | ▲ 72% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,291
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
30.7:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.9%
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 56.9%
White 18.5%
Asian 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Eastside High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Eastside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak View Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastside High 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
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside High School
How many students attend Eastside High School?
Eastside High School has 1,291 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,220 (2022-23) → 1,231 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside High School is 30.7:1, which is 72% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside High School?
52.9% of students at Eastside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastside High School is African American at 56.9% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside High School?
Eastside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Eastside High School rank among high schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside High School ranks #2 of 3 high 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 high schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Eastside High School, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Gainesville High School (1,825 students), and Santa Fe High School (1,132 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.