Enrollment
1,014
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kanapaha Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kanapaha Middle School
Kanapaha Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gainesville, Florida, enrolling 1,014 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.2% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,014 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 779 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #751, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students) and Gainesville High School (1,825 students) alongside Kanapaha Middle 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 Kanapaha Middle School compares
Kanapaha Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,805
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alachua, which includes Kanapaha Middle School.
$10,805
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 36.3%
Federal 19.4%
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 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
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~1,014 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kanapaha Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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