- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gainesville, FL
The One Room School House Project
Federal NCES profile for The One Room School House Project, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120003003144Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The One Room School House Project earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
The One Room School House Project has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The One Room School House Project ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
The One Room School House Project grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120003003144 · Gainesville, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
176 enr · 16:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
The One Room School House Project grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The One Room School House Project 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 176
The One Room School House Project
176 students
What this shows The One Room School House Project reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How The One Room School House Project compares
The One Room School House Project 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Florida - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
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.
Student demographics
African American 59.1%
White 21.6%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, The One Room School House Project 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 The One Room School House Project 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The One Room School House Project'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 elementary 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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about The One Room School House Project
How many students attend The One Room School House Project?
The One Room School House Project has 176 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The One Room School House Project?
The student-teacher ratio at The One Room School House Project is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% higher 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 One Room School House Project?
66.7% of students at The One Room School House Project are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The One Room School House Project?
The largest demographic group at The One Room School House Project is African American at 59.1% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The One Room School House Project?
The One Room School House Project has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 One Room School House Project rank among elementary schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, The One Room School House Project ranks #4 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides The One Room School House Project, 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.