- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, FL
North Central Florida Public Charter School
Federal NCES profile for North Central Florida Public Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003007948Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central Florida Public Charter School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #21 of 22
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Central Florida Public Charter School has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Central Florida Public Charter School ranks #21 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
North Central Florida Public Charter School held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120003007948 · Gainesville, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
169 enr · 33.8:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
North Central Florida Public Charter School held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Central Florida Public Charter 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
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- This school 169
North Central Florida Public Charter School
169 students
What this shows North Central Florida Public Charter School reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Central Florida Public Charter School compares
North Central Florida Public Charter 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 | 33.8:1 | ▲ 90% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33.8:1
students per teacher
- 90% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
White 11.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: African American at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, North Central Florida Public Charter School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Central Florida Public Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Central Florida Public Charter 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
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Central Florida Public Charter School
How many students attend North Central Florida Public Charter School?
North Central Florida Public Charter School has 169 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Florida Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Florida Public Charter School is 33.8:1, which is 90% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 115% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Central Florida Public Charter School?
78.8% of students at North Central Florida Public Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central Florida Public Charter School?
The largest demographic group at North Central Florida Public Charter School is African American at 68.0% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central Florida Public Charter School?
North Central Florida Public Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does North Central Florida Public Charter School rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Central Florida Public Charter School ranks #21 of 22 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 schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides North Central Florida Public Charter 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.