Alachua Elementary School

Summary:

Alachua Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Alachua, Florida, with 326 students. The school is part of the Alachua school district, which is ranked 43 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alachua Elementary stands out from nearby schools in several key areas. It has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 36.3% in 2022-2023, compared to 17.5% to 26.8% at nearby schools like C.W. Norton Elementary and Glen Springs Elementary. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are also consistently lower than the Alachua district and Florida state averages, with 5th grade science proficiency at just 27% in 2023-2024, compared to 50% for the district and 53% for the state. Additionally, Alachua Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.27% to 70.25%, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Alachua Elementary's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch suggest that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's academic performance. While Alachua Elementary spends more per student ($13,335 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, the data indicates a need for more targeted interventions and resources to address the unique challenges faced by the student population and improve academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 3-5

13800 NW 152nd Pl
Alachua, FL 32615

(386) 462-1841

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
1997^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,335

Students who attend Alachua Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	A. L. Mebane Middle School
High:	Santa Fe High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 323

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.9%

African American:

38.7%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alachua Elementary School ranks worse than 88.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 25^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.38. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Alachua Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.9%), African American (38.7%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alachua Elementary School is 12.4, which is the 5^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Alachua Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alachua Elementary School is $13,335, which is the 5^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Alachua School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Alachua Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Alachua:

SchoolDigger ranks Alachua 43^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alachua Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	35.39	1133^rd	1688	32.9%
2007	45.16	1037^th	1786	41.9%
2008	34.78	1247^th	1789	30.3%
2009	44.72	1085^th	1847	41.3%
2010	63.74	741^st	1919	61.4%
2011	41.24	1243^rd	1985	37.4%
2012	32.39	1380^th	1984	30.4%
2013	37.15	1302^nd	2029	35.8%
2014	26.54	1582^nd	2064	23.4%
2016	31.63	1468^th	2087	29.7%
2017	22.94	1697^th	2112	19.6%
2018	13.72	1928^th	2118	9.0%
2019	26.74	1668^th	2182	23.6%
2021	38.76	1344^th	2247	40.2%
2022	19.02	1881^st	2219	15.2%
2023	24.23	1766^th	2240	21.2%
2024	16.38	1997^th	2256	11.5%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alachua Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	519	266	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	794
1989	551	271	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	830
1990	597	317	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	920
1991	627	300	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	931
1992	621	282	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	916
1993	404	189	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1994	392	174	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
1995	373	163	8	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	556
1996	373	163	8	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	556
1997	362	162	7	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	547
1998	398	155	6	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	579
1999	400	163	4	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	582
2000	397	184	3	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	603
2001	331	189	4	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	540
2002	295	136	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
2003	295	136	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
2004	325	135	3	20	3	n/a	n/a	0	486
2005	286	131	2	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	440
2006	280	128	2	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	429
2007	269	107	2	29	0	n/a	n/a	22	429
2008	284	127	6	22	0	n/a	n/a	23	462
2009	288	133	4	25	0	n/a	n/a	20	470
2010	270	134	1	24	1	n/a	n/a	16	446
2011	227	135	0	31	1	0	31	0	425
2012	214	143	1	44	2	1	23	0	428
2013	203	116	3	31	2	0	22	0	377
2014	194	107	3	33	2	0	26	0	365
2015	183	103	3	48	1	0	16	0	354
2016	189	128	2	41	0	0	17	0	377
2017	186	140	4	39	2	1	23	0	395
2018	148	148	3	38	1	0	28	0	366
2019	127	140	4	39	0	0	24	0	334
2020	120	124	1	31	0	0	24	0	300
2021	110	120	3	39	1	0	25	0	298
2022	128	115	1	45	2	1	19	0	311
2023	127	126	3	48	1	0	21	0	326
2024	132	125	2	47	0	0	17	0	323

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alachua Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	794	42.0	18.9	41.6
1989	830	46.0	18.0	44.3
1990	920	45.0	20.4	48.5
1991	931	47.0	19.8	50.9
1992	916	48.0	19.0	44.4
1993	596	31.0	19.2	43.5
1994	574	30.0	19.1	47
1995	556	31.0	17.9	41.2
1996	556	31.0	17.9	41.2
1997	547	30.0	18.2	43.3
1998	579	29.0	20.0	40.1
1999	582	34.0	17.1	48.6
2000	603	34.0	17.7	52.9
2001	540	33.0	16.4	55.4
2002	450	30.0	15.0	54.2
2003	450	30.0	15.0	54.2
2004	486	32.0	15.2	52.3
2005	440	31.0	14.2	55.9
2006	429	29.0	14.8	54.8
2007	429	28.0	15.3	55
2008	462	31.0	14.9	54.9
2009	470	38.2	14.7	55.6
2010	446	34.0	13.1	57.9
2011	425	31.3	13.5	59.3
2012	428	31.3	13.6	61
2013	377	29.0	13.0	63.7
2014	365	26.0	14.0	63.8
2015	354	27.0	13.1	52.3
2016	377	27.0	13.9	53.6
2017	395	28.0	14.1	58
2018	366	28.0	13.0	71.6
2019	334	21.4	15.6	63.8
2020	300	21.8	13.7	61.3
2021	298	20.6	14.4	66.4
2022	311	21.0	14.8	65.3
2023	326	n/a	n/a	70.2
2024	323	26.0	12.4	70.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alachua Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	794	42.0	18.9	41.6
1989	830	46.0	18.0	44.3
1990	920	45.0	20.4	48.5
1991	931	47.0	19.8	50.9
1992	916	48.0	19.0	44.4
1993	596	31.0	19.2	43.5
1994	574	30.0	19.1	47
1995	556	31.0	17.9	41.2
1996	556	31.0	17.9	41.2
1997	547	30.0	18.2	43.3
1998	579	29.0	20.0	40.1
1999	582	34.0	17.1	48.6
2000	603	34.0	17.7	52.9
2001	540	33.0	16.4	55.4
2002	450	30.0	15.0	54.2
2003	450	30.0	15.0	54.2
2004	486	32.0	15.2	52.3
2005	440	31.0	14.2	55.9
2006	429	29.0	14.8	54.8
2007	429	28.0	15.3	55
2008	462	31.0	14.9	54.9
2009	470	38.2	14.7	55.6
2010	446	34.0	13.1	57.9
2011	425	31.3	13.5	59.3
2012	428	31.3	13.6	61
2013	377	29.0	13.0	63.7
2014	365	26.0	14.0	63.8
2015	354	27.0	13.1	52.3
2016	377	27.0	13.9	53.6
2017	395	28.0	14.1	58
2018	366	28.0	13.0	71.6
2019	334	21.4	15.6	63.8
2020	300	21.8	13.7	61.3
2021	298	20.6	14.4	66.4
2022	311	21.0	14.8	65.3
2023	326	n/a	n/a	70.2
2024	323	26.0	12.4	70.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alachua Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$945 (9.6%)	$8,946 (90.4%)	$9,891
2019	$1,176 (10.1%)	$10,466 (89.9%)	$11,641
2020	$1,334 (10.2%)	$11,736 (89.8%)	$13,070
2021	$1,953 (15.2%)	$10,924 (84.8%)	$12,878
2022	$1,937 (15.5%)	$10,557 (84.5%)	$12,494
2023	$2,706 (20.3%)	$10,628 (79.7%)	$13,335

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alachua Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1668^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1766^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua Elementary School)	55	37	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	57	50	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua Elementary School)	63	44	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	58	52	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua Elementary School)	29	37	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua Elementary School)	42	43	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	60	58	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua Elementary School)	37	32	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alachua Elementary School)	46	30	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	57	48	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Alachua Elementary School)	37	41	4%
5th Grade Science (Alachua)	55	51	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	334	326	2.4%
African American	140	126	10%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	39	48	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	127	127
Two or More Races	24	21	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.8%	70.2%	6.5%

Schools Near Alachua Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alachua Elementary School	Public	3-5	13800 NW 152nd Pl	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 462-1841	323	26	12.4	70.3%	132 (40.9%)	125 (38.7%)	47 (14.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.3%)	16.4	1997^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.5%		24.2	1766^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.2%	231	38.0	33.0	33.0				52.0	34.0	25.0			27.0				$13,335	$2,706	$10,628
W. W. Irby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	13505 NW 140th St	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 462-5002	361	29	12.6	66.8%	172 (47.6%)	105 (29.1%)	53 (14.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.8%)								(n/a)
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	11100 W State Road 235	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	Yes	(386) 418-2080	102	6	17.0	42.2%	63 (61.8%)	2 (2.0%)	25 (24.5%)	5 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.9%)	93.3	82^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	96.4%		97.2	16^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.3%	66	86.0	89.0	84.0				64.0	100.0	95.0			84.0				$10,254	$2,193	$8,060
High Springs Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	1015 N Main St	High Springs	32643	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(386) 454-1958	937	56	16.6	46.2%	635 (67.8%)	91 (9.7%)	134 (14.3%)	11 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	62 (6.6%)	64.6	762^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	66.2%		72.6	572^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	74.5%	190	60.0	67.0	55.0	62.0	64.0	54.0	59.0	72.0	54.0	84.0	78.0	51.0	62.0	98.0	83.0	$9,779	$1,225	$8,554
Meadowbrook Elementary School	Public	K-5	11525 NW 39th Ave	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2828	869	55	15.8	35.3%	428 (49.3%)	176 (20.3%)	117 (13.5%)	72 (8.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (8.6%)	72.9	574^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.6%		75.6	496^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.9%	78	71.0	66.0	57.0				72.0	75.0	61.0			58.0				$8,962	$905	$8,055
William S. Talbot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 NW 43rd St	Gainesville	32653	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-6716	627	42	15.1	39.9%	324 (51.7%)	118 (18.8%)	71 (11.3%)	36 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	77 (12.3%)	73.3	564^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.0%		69.8	630^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.9%	66	71.0	49.0	67.0				73.0	55.0	71.0			69.0				$10,617	$1,130	$9,487
Hidden Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Fort Clarke Blvd	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2801	735	49	15.1	36.3%	340 (46.3%)	157 (21.4%)	119 (16.2%)	71 (9.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.1%)	79.5	422^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	81.3%		78	450^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.9%	28	69.0	67.0	71.0				57.0	73.0	79.0			78.0				$10,263	$1,174	$9,091
Healthy Learning Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	13505 West Newberry Rd	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 372-2279	108	8	14.2	18.5%	77 (71.3%)	6 (5.6%)	14 (13.0%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.4%)	78.5	447^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.2%		82.8	345^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.6%	102	79.0	59.0	78.0				58.0	71.0	72.0			72.0				$8,234	$132	$8,101
C. W. Norton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 NW 45th Ave	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6765	539	39	13.8	51.2%	237 (44.0%)	139 (25.8%)	89 (16.5%)	21 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (9.5%)	38.1	1397^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.1%		36.3	1434^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.0%	37	54.0	51.0	51.0				46.0	41.0	49.0			44.0				$10,476	$1,778	$8,698
Glen Springs Elementary School	Public	K-5	2826 NW 31st Ave	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6708	443	30	14.7	44.9%	211 (47.6%)	107 (24.2%)	58 (13.1%)	16 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.3%)	63.8	778^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.5%		61.1	817^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.5%	39	71.0	60.0	61.0				65.0	51.0	51.0			65.0				$11,155	$1,792	$9,363

Frequently Asked Questions about Alachua Elementary School

Is Alachua Elementary School a good school?

Alachua Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Alachua Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Alachua Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : A. L. Mebane Middle School
High : Santa Fe High School

What district is Alachua Elementary School in?

Alachua

What is the racial makeup of Alachua Elementary School?

Students at Alachua Elementary School are 41% White, 39% African American, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Alachua Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 323 students attended Alachua Elementary School.

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