- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gainesville, FL
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Expressions Learning Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120003003533Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Expressions Learning Arts Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Expressions Learning Arts Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Expressions Learning Arts Academy ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Expressions Learning Arts Academy shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120003003533 · Gainesville, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
84 enr · 10.5:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Expressions Learning Arts Academy shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Expressions Learning Arts Academy 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 84
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
84 students
What this shows Expressions Learning Arts Academy reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Expressions Learning Arts Academy compares
Expressions Learning Arts Academy is a shrinking 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Asian 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Expressions Learning Arts Academy 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 Expressions Learning Arts Academy 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Expressions Learning Arts Academy'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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about Expressions Learning Arts Academy
How many students attend Expressions Learning Arts Academy?
Expressions Learning Arts Academy has 84 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Expressions Learning Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Expressions Learning Arts Academy is 10.5:1, which is 41% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 33% 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 Expressions Learning Arts Academy?
28.6% of students at Expressions Learning Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Expressions Learning Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Expressions Learning Arts Academy is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Expressions Learning Arts Academy?
Expressions Learning Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Expressions Learning Arts Academy rank among elementary schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Expressions Learning Arts Academy ranks #2 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 Expressions Learning Arts Academy, 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.