- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
The Evelyn Hamblen Center grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (+36.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120174004443 · St Augustine, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 3.7:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
The Evelyn Hamblen Center grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (+36.7%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Evelyn Hamblen Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school 48
The Evelyn Hamblen Center
48 students
What this shows The Evelyn Hamblen Center reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Evelyn Hamblen Center compares
The Evelyn Hamblen 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,989
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
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.
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
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,479
- 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
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 (~48 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), up 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.