Enrollment
26
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trenton, FL
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise
Federal NCES profile for Gilchrist Virtual Franchise, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120063007927
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 26
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Gilchrist Virtual Franchise ranks #1 of 3 schools in Trenton, FL.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-75% vs state
What stands out at Gilchrist Virtual Franchise
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Trenton, Florida, enrolling 26 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Florida average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Florida schools, with 26 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gilchrist also operates Trenton Elementary School (779 students) and Trenton High School (701 students) alongside Gilchrist Virtual Franchise.
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 Gilchrist Virtual Franchise compares
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 75% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$11,383
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Gilchrist Virtual Franchise is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilchrist, which includes Gilchrist Virtual Franchise.
$11,383
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 58.1%
Federal 19.2%
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 Gilchrist Virtual Franchise Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Trenton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Bell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Bell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gilchrist Virtual Franchise's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 Gilchrist Virtual Franchise
How many students attend Gilchrist Virtual Franchise?
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise has 26 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trenton, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilchrist Virtual Franchise?
13.0% of students at Gilchrist Virtual Franchise are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilchrist Virtual Franchise?
The largest demographic group at Gilchrist Virtual Franchise is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Trenton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilchrist Virtual Franchise?
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. 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 Gilchrist Virtual Franchise rank among schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilchrist Virtual Franchise ranks #1 of 3 schools in Trenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Trenton on the city page.
Is Gilchrist Virtual Franchise a good school?
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida. 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 Gilchrist?
Besides Gilchrist Virtual Franchise, Gilchrist also operates Trenton Elementary School (779 students), Trenton High School (701 students), and Bell High School (696 students). See the Gilchrist district page for the complete list.
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