Enrollment
808
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120072000872
Hamilton County High School — Jasper, FL
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton County High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hamilton County High School reports 808 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% above the Florida average and 42% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 404 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hamilton spends $13,167 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.9% from local sources (property taxes), 40.0% from the state, and 28.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hamilton County High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 41% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 70% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 41% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,167
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
219
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 808 Top 70% in Florida — larger than 30% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.3% +41% vs state
NCES ID 120072000872
Student demographics
White 37.3%
African American 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 404:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.9%
In-school suspensions 219
Out-of-school suspensions 114
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton, which includes Hamilton County High School.
$13,167
Per student
+3%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 40.0%
Federal 28.1%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton County High School
How many students attend Hamilton County High School?
Hamilton County High School has 808 students enrolled. It is a other school in JASPER, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County High School is 19.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton County High School?
73.3% of students at Hamilton County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton County High School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton County High School is White at 37.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in JASPER, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton County High School?
Hamilton County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.