- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-19.3%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 120174003017 · St Augustine, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 47.0% lunch · RII 79
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-19.3%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school 65
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen
65 students
What this shows Gaines Alternative at Hamblen reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaines Alternative at Hamblen compares
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,989
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
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.
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
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,479
- 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
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), down 16.
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: gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.