Enrollment
65
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Augustine, FL
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen
Federal NCES profile for Gaines Alternative at Hamblen, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174003017
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 21
- schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 65
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Gaines Alternative at Hamblen ranks #1 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174003017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-10% vs state
What stands out at Gaines Alternative at Hamblen
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen is a small combined-grade school in St Augustine, Florida, enrolling 65 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Florida schools, with 65 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 65 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 54 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 65 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students) and Creekside High School (2,479 students) alongside Gaines Alternative at Hamblen.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gaines Alternative at Hamblen compares
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$9,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 65 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 83.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
African American 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Gaines Alternative at Hamblen is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns, which includes Gaines Alternative at Hamblen.
$9,233
Per student
-17%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 37.4%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gaines Alternative at Hamblen Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gaines Alternative at Hamblen's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about Gaines Alternative at Hamblen
How many students attend Gaines Alternative at Hamblen?
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen has 65 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in St Augustine, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaines Alternative at Hamblen?
47.0% of students at Gaines Alternative at Hamblen are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaines Alternative at Hamblen?
The largest demographic group at Gaines Alternative at Hamblen is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaines Alternative at Hamblen?
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Gaines Alternative at Hamblen rank among schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaines Alternative at Hamblen ranks #1 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Augustine on the city page.
Is Gaines Alternative at Hamblen a good school?
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Gaines Alternative at Hamblen, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.
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