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ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

13800 NW 152ND PL, ALACHUA, FL 32615ALACHUA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
326
Students
Total enrolled
$12,950
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 326 students in grades 03–05 in ALACHUA, Florida.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,950 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
70% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a high share of economically disadvantaged students (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in ALACHUA, Florida, serving grades 03–05 with 326 students. The district invests $12,950 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

326
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution178 male · 148 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 229 students
Student Composition
39%
15%
39%
Asian1%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black39%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120003000014

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,950Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,950
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,698
Student Support$2,461
Administration$1,554
Operations$1,943
Other$1,295
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,950 spent per student, an estimated $5,737 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
44%
State government
36.3%
Local (property tax)
44.4%
Federal programs
19.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOLKIMBALL WILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHIDDEN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+14 more
↓
Middle
KANAPAHA MIDDLE SCHOOLOAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLFORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOLWESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
High School
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOLGAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOLEASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOLSANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountyAlachua County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictALACHUA →
Phone: (386)462-1841
NCES ID: 120003000014
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ALACHUA seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ALACHUA
High
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL
2,540 students · 05–12
● 50 opp36% FRL
High
GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
1,873 students · 09–12
● 35 opp47% FRL
High
EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
1,220 students · 09–12
● 41 opp55% FRL
High
SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
1,154 students · 09–12
47% FRL
Mid
KANAPAHA MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,094 students · 06–08
● 38 opp53% FRL
Elem
HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
974 students · PK–08
45% FRL
Mid
OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
964 students · 05–08
● 39 opp49% FRL
Mid
FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
961 students · 06–08
● 50 opp53% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
13800 NW 152ND PL, ALACHUA, FL 32615
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.