William S. Talbot Elementary School

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William S. Talbot Elementary School ranks 564 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

William S. Talbot Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gainesville, Florida, serving 631 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Alachua District, which is ranked 43 out of 68 districts in the state.

William S. Talbot Elementary consistently outperforms the Alachua District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to district and state averages. For example, 71% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 56% in the district and 55% statewide. The school also has a more racially diverse student population than nearby schools, with higher percentages of White, African American, and Hispanic students. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 19.8% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than some nearby schools like Myra Terwilliger Elementary (48.9% chronic absenteeism) and Stephen Foster Elementary (25.8% chronic absenteeism).

William S. Talbot Elementary's strong academic performance, diverse student population, and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to some nearby schools suggest it is effectively supporting student learning and achievement. However, the school should continue to monitor and address the rising chronic absenteeism rates to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed. Analyzing the practices of high-performing nearby schools, such as Hidden Oak Elementary and Meadowbrook Elementary, could provide valuable insights to further enhance the educational outcomes at William S. Talbot Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5701 NW 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653

(352) 955-6716

District: Alachua

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,617

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 627

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.7%

African American:

18.8%

Two or more races:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William S. Talbot Elementary School ranks better than 75% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.3. (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 William S. Talbot Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.7%), African American (18.8%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William S. Talbot Elementary School is 15.1. 19 elementary schools in the Alachua School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare William S. Talbot Elementary School employs 41.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William S. Talbot Elementary School is $10,617, which is the 13^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Alachua School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

William S. Talbot 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 William S. Talbot Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	95.16	34^th	1688	98.0%
2007	94.60	24^th	1786	98.7%
2008	93.37	38^th	1789	97.9%
2009	91.74	66^th	1847	96.4%
2010	91.03	82^nd	1919	95.7%
2011	88.32	142^nd	1985	92.8%
2012	92.66	83^rd	1984	95.8%
2013	77.80	395^th	2029	80.5%
2014	83.02	314^th	2064	84.8%
2016	83.37	309^th	2087	85.2%
2017	80.66	366^th	2112	82.7%
2018	78.59	420^th	2118	80.2%
2019	68.50	661^st	2182	69.7%
2021	68.95	665^th	2247	70.4%
2022	76.57	488^th	2219	78.0%
2023	69.84	630^th	2240	71.9%
2024	73.30	564^th	2256	75.0%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, February 13, 2015

We're raising two grandchildren with ongoing behavioral issues since they entered Talbot as Kindergardeners. Despite EXTREME difficulties with them, the administration and teachers have all patiently worked with them through almost four years. Combined with therapy, the kids have improved enormously, both behaviorally and academically.

Teaching these days is a tremendously difficult and stressful occupation (in my opinion, anyway); for these folks to work as hard as they have, and done as much extra as they've done, to me is just amazing and completely unexpected.

I have felt completely supported as a parent and have absolutely nothing but heartfelt praise for this school and its personnel. Even the custodians are invariably friendly and helpful. Close Quote

Enrollment information for William S. Talbot Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	463	209	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	686
1989	466	212	12	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	696
1990	499	228	13	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	751
1991	540	210	11	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	777
1992	587	220	10	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	839
1993	575	129	13	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	742
1994	575	140	15	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	761
1995	613	132	27	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
1996	613	132	27	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
1997	631	133	36	34	3	n/a	n/a	0	837
1998	602	149	47	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	833
1999	569	130	55	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	793
2000	539	151	54	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	781
2001	602	150	67	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	861
2002	597	143	84	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	869
2003	597	143	84	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	869
2004	556	133	93	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	822
2005	566	64	93	45	4	n/a	n/a	0	772
2006	549	62	97	42	5	n/a	n/a	0	755
2007	506	50	89	44	4	n/a	n/a	42	735
2008	474	52	91	37	4	n/a	n/a	41	699
2009	472	58	86	36	2	n/a	n/a	47	701
2010	482	69	89	41	4	n/a	n/a	46	731
2011	439	78	0	60	0	0	130	0	707
2012	435	72	92	70	0	0	43	0	712
2013	376	141	62	62	0	3	42	0	686
2014	377	142	75	68	0	2	43	0	707
2015	359	129	74	72	0	2	49	0	685
2016	370	137	76	80	0	1	53	0	717
2017	361	132	64	80	0	0	50	0	687
2018	409	152	64	73	0	1	57	0	756
2019	435	148	60	51	0	0	70	0	764
2020	421	136	53	56	0	0	69	0	735
2021	341	140	43	46	0	0	47	0	617
2022	377	115	38	55	0	0	64	0	649
2023	340	115	35	70	0	1	70	0	631
2024	324	118	36	71	0	1	77	0	627

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 William S. Talbot Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	686	33.0	20.7	22
1989	696	35.0	19.8	25.7
1990	751	37.0	20.2	26.2
1991	777	37.0	21.0	26.1
1992	839	39.0	21.5	21.7
1993	742	39.0	19.0	16.7
1994	761	38.0	20.0	16.6
1995	811	43.0	18.9	13.9
1996	811	43.0	18.9	13.9
1997	837	41.0	20.4	13.5
1998	833	43.0	19.4	15.7
1999	793	43.0	18.4	19.7
2000	781	44.0	17.8	22.3
2001	861	45.0	19.1	21.1
2002	869	51.0	17.0	25.5
2003	869	51.0	17.0	25.5
2004	822	49.0	16.8	23.7
2005	772	49.0	15.8	16.2
2006	755	51.0	14.8	14.7
2007	735	49.0	15.0	13.6
2008	699	48.5	14.4	13.7
2009	701	60.8	13.7	16.5
2010	731	50.0	14.6	23.9
2011	707	48.6	14.5	20.7
2012	712	50.0	14.2	21.3
2013	686	48.0	14.2	28.7
2014	707	52.0	13.5	32.1
2015	685	50.0	13.7	33.1
2016	717	50.0	14.3	31.1
2017	687	43.0	15.9	31.3
2018	756	52.0	14.5	39.7
2019	764	50.7	15.0	31
2020	735	48.7	15.0	29.8
2021	617	46.5	13.2	34.2
2022	649	45.5	14.2	32.7
2023	631	40.5	15.5	38.2
2024	627	41.5	15.1	39.9

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 William S. Talbot Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	686	33.0	20.7	22
1989	696	35.0	19.8	25.7
1990	751	37.0	20.2	26.2
1991	777	37.0	21.0	26.1
1992	839	39.0	21.5	21.7
1993	742	39.0	19.0	16.7
1994	761	38.0	20.0	16.6
1995	811	43.0	18.9	13.9
1996	811	43.0	18.9	13.9
1997	837	41.0	20.4	13.5
1998	833	43.0	19.4	15.7
1999	793	43.0	18.4	19.7
2000	781	44.0	17.8	22.3
2001	861	45.0	19.1	21.1
2002	869	51.0	17.0	25.5
2003	869	51.0	17.0	25.5
2004	822	49.0	16.8	23.7
2005	772	49.0	15.8	16.2
2006	755	51.0	14.8	14.7
2007	735	49.0	15.0	13.6
2008	699	48.5	14.4	13.7
2009	701	60.8	13.7	16.5
2010	731	50.0	14.6	23.9
2011	707	48.6	14.5	20.7
2012	712	50.0	14.2	21.3
2013	686	48.0	14.2	28.7
2014	707	52.0	13.5	32.1
2015	685	50.0	13.7	33.1
2016	717	50.0	14.3	31.1
2017	687	43.0	15.9	31.3
2018	756	52.0	14.5	39.7
2019	764	50.7	15.0	31
2020	735	48.7	15.0	29.8
2021	617	46.5	13.2	34.2
2022	649	45.5	14.2	32.7
2023	631	40.5	15.5	38.2
2024	627	41.5	15.1	39.9

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 William S. Talbot Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$253 (3.2%)	$7,549 (96.8%)	$7,802
2019	$619 (7.2%)	$8,027 (92.9%)	$8,645
2020	$717 (8.1%)	$8,118 (91.9%)	$8,836
2021	$1,165 (10.9%)	$9,533 (89.1%)	$10,699
2022	$1,123 (10.7%)	$9,415 (89.3%)	$10,538
2023	$1,130 (10.6%)	$9,487 (89.4%)	$10,617

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William S. Talbot 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 661^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 630^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William S. Talbot Elementary School)	67	76	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	57	50	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (William S. Talbot Elementary School)	59	67	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	58	52	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William S. Talbot Elementary School)	70	65	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (William S. Talbot Elementary School)	69	68	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	60	58	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William S. Talbot Elementary School)	66	69	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (William S. Talbot Elementary School)	69	67	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	57	48	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (William S. Talbot Elementary School)	61	51	10%
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	764	631	17.4%
African American	148	115	22.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	60	35	41.7%
Hispanic	51	70	37.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	435	340	21.8%
Two or More Races	70	70
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31%	38.2%	7.2%

Schools Near William S. Talbot 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
Littlewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 NW 34th St	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6712	720	48	14.9	47.4%	294 (40.8%)	189 (26.3%)	149 (20.7%)	35 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.4%)	52.4	1032^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	54.3%		66.9	694^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.0%	338	59.0	54.0	55.0	59.0	61.0	45.0	51.0	$11,387	$1,924	$9,463
Stephen Foster Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	3800 NW 6th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 955-6706	386	31	12.5	65.8%	109 (28.2%)	162 (42.0%)	54 (14.0%)	28 (7.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.8%)	30.2	1612^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.5%		32.9	1531^st of 2240 public elementary schools	31.7%	81	54.0	49.0	39.0	49.0	53.0	26.0	34.0	$11,431	$2,023	$9,408
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
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary	Public	K-5	1912 NW 5th Ave	Gainesville	32603	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6705	502	35	14.2	40.0%	175 (34.9%)	115 (22.9%)	158 (31.5%)	28 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.0%)	38.5	1379^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.9%		40.8	1311^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.5%	68	51.0	46.0	50.0	42.0	54.0	48.0	47.0	$11,375	$1,694	$9,681
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
The One Room School House Project	Public, Charter	K-6	4180 NE 15th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 376-4014	188	11	17.0	70.2%	50 (26.6%)	103 (54.8%)	15 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (10.6%)	36.8	1436^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.3%		53.3	1014^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.7%	422	52.0	47.0	35.0	41.0	58.0	65.0	35.0	$8,236	$809	$7,427
Fearnside Family Services Center	Public	PK	3600 NE 15th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-6875	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about William S. Talbot Elementary School

Is William S. Talbot Elementary School a good school?

William S. Talbot Elementary School ranks 564^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend William S. Talbot Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 627 students attended William S. Talbot Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of William S. Talbot Elementary School?

Students at William S. Talbot Elementary School are 52% White, 19% African American, 12% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 6% Asian.

What district is William S. Talbot Elementary School in?

Alachua

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