Enrollment
22
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120096007169
Jackson Alternative School — Marianna, FL
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 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)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Alternative School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jackson Alternative School reports 22 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 46% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 66.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% above the Florida average and 29% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 22 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jackson spends $12,730 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.9% from local sources (property taxes), 51.6% from the state, and 25.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), 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 Jackson Alternative 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 46% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 4% | — | — |
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
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 29% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
— 46% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
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
$12,730
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 22 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 86.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 22 Top 4% in Florida — larger than 96% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 9.8:1 -46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 66.9% +29% vs state
NCES ID 120096007169
Student demographics
White 54.5%
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 22:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 19
Expulsions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson, which includes Jackson Alternative School.
$12,730
Per student
0%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 51.6%
Federal 25.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Alternative School
How many students attend Jackson Alternative School?
Jackson Alternative School has 22 students enrolled. It is a other school in MARIANNA, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Alternative School is 9.8:1, which is 46% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Alternative School?
66.9% of students at Jackson Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Alternative School is White at 54.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in MARIANNA, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Alternative School?
Jackson Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.