- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marianna, FL
Hope School
Federal NCES profile for Hope School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120096001073
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Marianna · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Marianna, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Hope School held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120096001073 · Marianna, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 6.9:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Marianna K-8 School (1,685 students)
Hope School held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hope School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marianna K-8 S
Marianna K-8 School
1,685 students
- Marianna High 652
Marianna High School
652 students
- Sneads Element 574
Sneads Elementary School
574 students
- Malone School 559
Malone School
559 students
- Cottondale Ele 471
Cottondale Elementary School
471 students
- This school 103
Hope School
103 students
What this shows Hope School reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope School compares
Hope School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.9:1 | ▼ 61% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.1%
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
$12,683
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Hope School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Jackson reports $12,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianna K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marianna High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sneads Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malone School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottondale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~103 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hope School
How many students attend Hope School?
Hope School has 103 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Marianna, FL. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope School is 6.9:1, which is 61% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 56% 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 Hope School?
53.8% of students at Hope School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope School?
The largest demographic group at Hope School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Marianna, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope School?
Hope School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hope School rank among schools in Marianna?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Marianna, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marianna on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson?
Besides Hope School, Jackson also operates Marianna K-8 School (1,685 students), Marianna High School (652 students), and Sneads Elementary School (574 students). See the Jackson district page for the complete list.