Enrollment
22
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marianna, FL
Jackson Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120096007169
👥 S:T ratio 93
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Alternative School earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Marianna · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Alternative School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Marianna, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-90% 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
What stands out at Jackson Alternative School
Jackson Alternative School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Marianna, Florida, enrolling 22 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 1.7:1, Jackson Alternative School is leaner than roughly 99% of Florida schools and 90% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Florida schools, with 22 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 22 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 19 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 22 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jackson also operates Marianna K-8 School (1,685 students) and Marianna High School (652 students) alongside Jackson Alternative School.
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 Jackson Alternative School compares
Jackson Alternative School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.7:1 | ▼ 90% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.7:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
1.7:1
students per teacher
- 90% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,182
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
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
- 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 54.5%
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Jackson Alternative School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson, which includes Jackson Alternative School.
$12,182
Per student
+9%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Jackson Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianna K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marianna High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sneads Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malone School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottondale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~22 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~1.7:1)
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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 an alternative school in Marianna, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Alternative School is 1.7:1, which is 90% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 89% 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 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% of enrollment, in Marianna, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Alternative School?
Jackson Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Alternative School rank among schools in Marianna?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Alternative School ranks #1 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.
Is Jackson Alternative School a good school?
Jackson Alternative School earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. 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 Jackson?
Besides Jackson Alternative 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.
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