Alachua Learning Academy Elementary

Summary:

Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is a public charter elementary school serving 108 students in grades K-5 in Alachua, Florida. This small school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the Alachua district and the state of Florida in English Language Arts and Math assessments, with 84-100% of students proficient or better.

Alachua Learning Academy Elementary has been ranked among the top 16 elementary schools in Florida out of 2,240 schools, an impressive feat given its small size. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 20.4% in 2022-2023, it still remains lower than the nearby public schools in the Alachua district, which range from 25.4% to 48.9% chronic absenteeism. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $10,254 may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Compared to nearby public schools, Glen Springs Elementary School and Myra Terwilliger Elementary School, Alachua Learning Academy Elementary has a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting it serves a more economically advantaged student population. However, other nearby public schools, such as Hidden Oak Elementary and William S. Talbot Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32615

(386) 418-2080

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,254

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 102

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.8%

Hispanic:

24.5%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alachua Learning Academy Elementary ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Alachua School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.32. (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 Racial makeup is: White (61.8%), Hispanic (24.5%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is 17. 27 elementary schools in the Alachua School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Alachua Learning Academy Elementary employs 6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is $10,254. 17 elementary schools in the Alachua School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Alachua Learning Academy Elementary 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 Learning Academy Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	76.08	65^th	199	67.3%
2006	78.64	328^th	1688	80.6%
2007	65.54	649^th	1786	63.7%
2008	62.61	695^th	1789	61.2%
2009	68.58	571^st	1847	69.1%
2010	69.15	600^th	1919	68.7%
2011	85.59	208^th	1985	89.5%
2012	83.13	289^th	1984	85.4%
2013	66.84	643^rd	2029	68.3%
2014	63.83	715^th	2064	65.4%
2016	76.05	464^th	2087	77.8%
2017	85.07	264^th	2112	87.5%
2018	86.92	234^th	2118	89.0%
2019	78.92	426^th	2182	80.5%
2021	89.92	194^th	2247	91.4%
2022	92.85	97^th	2219	95.6%
2023	97.15	16^th	2240	99.3%
2024	93.32	82^nd	2256	96.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alachua Learning Academy Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	57	8	10	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2001	63	10	6	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	98
2002	71	4	6	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	110
2003	71	4	6	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	110
2004	57	7	9	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	105
2005	70	1	11	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
2006	58	4	5	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	109
2007	62	4	6	33	2	n/a	n/a	26	133
2008	73	1	6	30	2	n/a	n/a	30	142
2009	80	3	7	26	2	n/a	n/a	27	145
2010	97	4	10	30	2	n/a	n/a	24	167
2011	99	4	2	44	1	0	20	0	170
2012	67	6	7	19	1	0	12	0	112
2013	60	9	3	21	1	0	10	0	104
2014	67	12	2	16	0	0	15	0	112
2015	69	12	2	17	0	0	11	0	111
2016	68	11	2	17	0	0	15	0	113
2017	69	7	3	16	0	0	14	0	109
2018	69	5	3	19	0	0	13	0	109
2019	77	1	2	20	0	0	12	0	112
2020	77	2	1	22	0	0	14	0	116
2021	67	2	1	18	0	0	10	0	98
2022	68	4	7	19	0	0	7	0	105
2023	70	3	9	19	0	0	7	0	108
2024	63	2	5	25	0	0	7	0	102

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 Learning Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	100	0.0	0.0	97
2001	98	0.0	0.0	96.9
2002	110	0.0	n/a	97.3
2003	110	0.0	n/a	97.3
2004	105	9.0	11.7	97.1
2005	116	3.0	38.7	84.5
2006	109	3.0	36.3	77.1
2007	133	5.0	26.6	78.5
2008	142	n/a	n/a	90.2
2009	145	12.0	14.5	86.4
2010	167	9.0	18.5	84.6
2011	170	13.0	13.0	67.1
2012	112	6.0	18.6	67
2013	104	9.0	11.5	66.3
2014	112	9.0	12.4	58
2015	111	10.0	11.1	57.7
2016	113	10.0	11.3	59.3
2017	109	9.0	12.1	52.3
2018	109	4.0	27.2	50.5
2019	112	n/a	n/a	49.1
2020	116	5.0	23.2	46.6
2021	98	6.0	16.3	35.7
2022	105	6.0	17.5	31.4
2023	108	6.0	18.0	34.3
2024	102	6.0	17.0	42.2

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 Learning Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	100	0.0	0.0	97
2001	98	0.0	0.0	96.9
2002	110	0.0	n/a	97.3
2003	110	0.0	n/a	97.3
2004	105	9.0	11.7	97.1
2005	116	3.0	38.7	84.5
2006	109	3.0	36.3	77.1
2007	133	5.0	26.6	78.5
2008	142	n/a	n/a	90.2
2009	145	12.0	14.5	86.4
2010	167	9.0	18.5	84.6
2011	170	13.0	13.0	67.1
2012	112	6.0	18.6	67
2013	104	9.0	11.5	66.3
2014	112	9.0	12.4	58
2015	111	10.0	11.1	57.7
2016	113	10.0	11.3	59.3
2017	109	9.0	12.1	52.3
2018	109	4.0	27.2	50.5
2019	112	n/a	n/a	49.1
2020	116	5.0	23.2	46.6
2021	98	6.0	16.3	35.7
2022	105	6.0	17.5	31.4
2023	108	6.0	18.0	34.3
2024	102	6.0	17.0	42.2

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 Learning Academy Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$4,799 (100.0%)	$4,799
2019	$385 (5.4%)	$6,731 (94.6%)	$7,116
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$5,247 (100.0%)	$5,247
2021	$749 (11.1%)	$5,986 (88.9%)	$6,735
2022	$1,358 (15.2%)	$7,568 (84.8%)	$8,927
2023	$2,193 (21.4%)	$8,060 (78.6%)	$10,254

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alachua Learning Academy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 426^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 16^th of 2240 Elementary schools	18.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua Learning Academy Elementary)	82	88	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	57	50	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua Learning Academy Elementary)	59	61	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	58	52	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua Learning Academy Elementary)	59	84	25%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua Learning Academy Elementary)	73	95	22%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	60	58	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua Learning Academy Elementary)	100	95	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alachua Learning Academy Elementary)	80	100	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	57	48	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Alachua Learning Academy Elementary)	95	90	5%
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	112	108	3.6%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	9	350%
Hispanic	20	19	5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	77	70	9.1%
Two or More Races	12	7	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.1%	34.3%	14.8%

Schools Near Alachua Learning Academy Elementary

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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 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
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)
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
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
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
Brooker Community School Inc	Public, Charter	K-5	18551 Charlotte Avenue	Brooker	32622	Bradford County	Bradford	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 745-6601	54	0		66.7%	48 (88.9%)	3 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.6%)								(n/a)
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
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 Learning Academy Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Alachua Learning Academy Elementary?

Students at Alachua Learning Academy Elementary are 62% White, 25% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Alachua Learning Academy Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 102 students attended Alachua Learning Academy Elementary.

Is Alachua Learning Academy Elementary a good school?

Yes! Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 82^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What district is Alachua Learning Academy Elementary in?

Alachua

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