Enrollment
169
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+90% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Central Florida Public Charter School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Central Florida Public Charter School
North Central Florida Public Charter School is a high-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Gainesville, Florida, enrolling 169 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 90% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 78.8% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 169 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 113 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #106, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students) and Gainesville High School (1,825 students) alongside North Central Florida Public Charter 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 North Central Florida Public Charter School compares
North Central Florida Public Charter 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alachua, which includes North Central Florida Public Charter 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 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
- 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
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~169 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is North Central Florida Public Charter School a good school?
North Central Florida Public Charter School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 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.
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