- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Jackson Alternative School shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (-37.8%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 120096007169 · Marianna, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 1.7:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Marianna K-8 School (1,685 students)
Jackson Alternative School shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (-37.8%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jackson Alternative 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 22
Jackson Alternative School
22 students
What this shows Jackson Alternative School reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Alternative School compares
Jackson Alternative School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,683
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 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.
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
District finance for Jackson reports $12,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~22 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), down 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.