Enrollment
45
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bonifay, FL
Graduation Assistance Program
Federal NCES profile for Graduation Assistance Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120090007853
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graduation Assistance Program earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Bonifay · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Graduation Assistance Program has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graduation Assistance Program ranks #4 of 4 schools in Bonifay, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Graduation Assistance Program compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Graduation Assistance Program
Graduation Assistance Program is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Bonifay, Florida, enrolling 45 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Florida schools and 26% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 77.4% of students qualify for free meals, 49% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Florida schools, with 45 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 12 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 45 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Holmes also operates Bonifay K-8 School (1,136 students) and Holmes County High School (464 students) alongside Graduation Assistance Program.
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 Graduation Assistance Program compares
Graduation Assistance Program on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,051
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 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 73.3%
African American 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Graduation Assistance Program is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holmes, which includes Graduation Assistance Program.
$11,051
Per student
-1%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 64.7%
Federal 20.8%
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 Graduation Assistance Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonifay K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmes County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poplar Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponce De Leon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graduation Assistance Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~45 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Graduation Assistance Program
How many students attend Graduation Assistance Program?
Graduation Assistance Program has 45 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bonifay, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graduation Assistance Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Graduation Assistance Program is 22.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graduation Assistance Program?
77.4% of students at Graduation Assistance Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graduation Assistance Program?
The largest demographic group at Graduation Assistance Program is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Bonifay, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graduation Assistance Program?
Graduation Assistance Program has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Graduation Assistance Program rank among schools in Bonifay?
By Resource Investment Index, Graduation Assistance Program ranks #4 of 4 schools in Bonifay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bonifay on the city page.
Is Graduation Assistance Program a good school?
Graduation Assistance Program earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. 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 Holmes?
Besides Graduation Assistance Program, Holmes also operates Bonifay K-8 School (1,136 students), Holmes County High School (464 students), and Poplar Springs High School (415 students). See the Holmes district page for the complete list.
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