At a glance
Reported students
563
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
64
ANDERSON ALTERNATIVE CENTER: 563 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
18.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 311
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about ANDERSON ALTERNATIVE CENTER
ANDERSON ALTERNATIVE CENTER is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in CROSS CITY. It is one of 9 current school records connected to DIXIE. NCES reports 563 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, above the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.1%) and Black (8%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking ANDERSON ALTERNATIVE CENTER
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.1%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in DIXIE
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
DIXIE COUNTY MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL
Other · Grades 03–12
791 reported students
DIXIE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
Other · Grades KG–12
7 reported students
DIGITAL ACADEMY OF FLORIDA
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
DIXIE TEEN PARENT PRESCHOOL
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
OLD TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
KINDER CUB SCHOOL INC
Elementary · Grades PK–02
121 reported students