Enrollment
48
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120174004443
The Evelyn Hamblen Center — St Augustine, FL
Federal NCES profile for The Evelyn Hamblen Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 91
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-87% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Evelyn Hamblen Center reports 48 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 87% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 86% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 48% above the Florida average and 48% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding St. Johns spends $11,896 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.0% from local sources (property taxes), 37.4% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Evelyn Hamblen Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.3:1 | ▼ 87% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 48% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 48% 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
2.3:1
students per teacher
— 87% below state mean
Top 0% in Florida — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
56.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,896
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 48 Top 7% in Florida — larger than 93% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 2.3:1 -87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.7% +48% vs state
NCES ID 120174004443
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 34
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns, which includes The Evelyn Hamblen Center.
$11,896
Per student
-7%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 2.3:1, which is 87% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 86% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in ST AUGUSTINE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Evelyn Hamblen Center?
The Evelyn Hamblen Center has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.