- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gainesville, FL
Fort Clarke Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Clarke Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120003000032
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Clarke Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 840
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Clarke Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Fort Clarke Middle School shrank from 961 students in 2022-23 to 888 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 120003000032 · Gainesville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 48.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Fort Clarke Middle School shrank from 961 students in 2022-23 to 888 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fort Clarke Middle 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 840
Fort Clarke Middle School
840 students
What this shows Fort Clarke Middle School reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Clarke Middle School compares
Fort Clarke Middle School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
43.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 39.5%
African American 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Fort Clarke Middle School 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 Fort Clarke Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Clarke Middle 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 middle 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.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Clarke Middle School
How many students attend Fort Clarke Middle School?
Fort Clarke Middle School has 840 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 961 (2022-23) → 888 (2023-24), down 73.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Clarke Middle School?
48.2% of students at Fort Clarke Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Clarke Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Clarke Middle School is White at 39.5% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Clarke Middle School?
Fort Clarke Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Clarke Middle School rank among middle schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Clarke Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Fort Clarke Middle 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.