- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, FL
Sidney Lanier Center
Federal NCES profile for Sidney Lanier Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003000006
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sidney Lanier Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 22
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sidney Lanier Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney Lanier Center ranks #5 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Sidney Lanier Center grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 120003000006 · Gainesville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 7.3:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Sidney Lanier Center grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sidney Lanier Center 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 139
Sidney Lanier Center
139 students
What this shows Sidney Lanier Center reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sidney Lanier Center compares
Sidney Lanier Center is a growing 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 59% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▲ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.9%
White 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: African American at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Sidney Lanier Center is more 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 Sidney Lanier Center 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sidney Lanier Center'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 (~139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sidney Lanier Center
How many students attend Sidney Lanier Center?
Sidney Lanier Center has 139 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney Lanier Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidney Lanier Center is 7.3:1, which is 59% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% 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 Sidney Lanier Center?
53.7% of students at Sidney Lanier Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sidney Lanier Center?
The largest demographic group at Sidney Lanier Center is African American at 43.9% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sidney Lanier Center?
Sidney Lanier Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Sidney Lanier Center rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney Lanier Center ranks #5 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 Sidney Lanier Center, 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.