- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gainesville, FL
Kanapaha Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kanapaha Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120003003022
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kanapaha Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Florida
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kanapaha Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kanapaha Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Kanapaha Middle School held near 1,070 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120003003022 · Gainesville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,014 enr · 22:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Kanapaha Middle School held near 1,070 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Kanapaha Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Buchholz
F. W. Buchholz High School
2,416 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
1,825 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,291 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- This school
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- Oak View Middl 962
Oak View Middle School
962 students
What this shows Kanapaha Middle School reports 1,014 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kanapaha Middle School compares
Kanapaha Middle 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$11,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 34.8%
African American 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Kanapaha Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kanapaha Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Oak View Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kanapaha Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,014 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kanapaha Middle School
How many students attend Kanapaha Middle School?
Kanapaha Middle School has 1,014 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,094 (2022-23) → 1,070 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kanapaha Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kanapaha Middle School is 22:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kanapaha Middle School?
48.2% of students at Kanapaha Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kanapaha Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kanapaha Middle School is White at 34.8% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kanapaha Middle School?
Kanapaha Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Kanapaha Middle School rank among middle schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kanapaha Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Gainesville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Kanapaha Middle School, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Gainesville High School (1,825 students), and Eastside High School (1,291 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.