- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, GA
Gainesville Exploration Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gainesville Exploration Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130231003049
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesville Exploration Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #16 of 21
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gainesville Exploration Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville Exploration Academy ranks #16 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Gainesville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130231003049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Gainesville Exploration Academy shrank from 554 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 39.3 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 130231003049 · Gainesville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 13.7:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gainesville High School (2,077 students)
Gainesville Exploration Academy shrank from 554 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 39.3 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gainesville Exploration Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
2,077 students
- Gainesville Mi
Gainesville Middle School West
931 students
- Gainesville Mi
Gainesville Middle School East
896 students
- Mundy Mill Art 825
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
825 students
- Enota Multiple 767
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
767 students
- This school 536
Gainesville Exploration Academy
536 students
What this shows Gainesville Exploration Academy reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainesville Exploration Academy compares
Gainesville Exploration Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
African American 18.7%
White 7.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Gainesville Exploration Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gainesville City reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gainesville Exploration Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Middle School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Middle School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy Mill Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesville Exploration Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Gainesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chestatee Elementary
Standard public school
1,159 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
Standard public school
825 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Chicopee Elementary School
Standard public school
809 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
785 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
Standard public school
767 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Centennial Arts Academy
Standard public school
760 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gainesville Exploration Academy
How many students attend Gainesville Exploration Academy?
Gainesville Exploration Academy has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Exploration Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Exploration Academy is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Gainesville Exploration Academy?
66.8% of students at Gainesville Exploration Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesville Exploration Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gainesville Exploration Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesville Exploration Academy?
Gainesville Exploration Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Gainesville Exploration Academy rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville Exploration Academy ranks #16 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gainesville City?
Besides Gainesville Exploration Academy, Gainesville City also operates Gainesville High School (2,077 students), Gainesville Middle School West (931 students), and Gainesville Middle School East (896 students). See the Gainesville City district page for the complete list.