Enrollment
48
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Augustine, FL
The Evelyn Hamblen Center
Federal NCES profile for The Evelyn Hamblen Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174004443
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Evelyn Hamblen Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 21
- schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
The Evelyn Hamblen Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Evelyn Hamblen Center ranks #5 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174004443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Evelyn Hamblen Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Evelyn Hamblen Center
The Evelyn Hamblen Center is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in St Augustine, Florida, enrolling 48 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.7:1, The Evelyn Hamblen Center is leaner than roughly 99% of Florida schools and 79% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 76.7% of students qualify for free meals, 48% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Florida schools, with 48 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 35 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 48 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students) and Creekside High School (2,479 students) alongside The Evelyn Hamblen Center.
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 The Evelyn Hamblen Center compares
The Evelyn Hamblen Center on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.7:1 | ▼ 79% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
3.7:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$9,233
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
1
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 72.9 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
White 56.3%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, The Evelyn Hamblen Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns, which includes The Evelyn Hamblen Center.
$9,233
Per student
-17%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 37.4%
Federal 6.7%
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 The Evelyn Hamblen Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Evelyn Hamblen Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~48 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about The Evelyn Hamblen Center
How many students attend The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center has 48 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in St Augustine, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
The student-teacher ratio at The Evelyn Hamblen Center is 3.7:1, which is 79% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 76% 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 The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
76.7% of students at The Evelyn Hamblen Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
The largest demographic group at The Evelyn Hamblen Center is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Evelyn Hamblen Center rank among schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, The Evelyn Hamblen Center ranks #5 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Augustine on the city page.
Is The Evelyn Hamblen Center a good school?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% 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 St. Johns?
Besides The Evelyn Hamblen Center, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.
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