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MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

11525 NW 39TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606ALACHUA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
848
Students
Total enrolled
$12,950
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
17.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 15% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 848 students in grades KG–05 in GAINESVILLE, Florida.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,950 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in GAINESVILLE, Florida, serving grades KG–05 with 848 students. The district invests $12,950 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

848
Total Students
17.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
34%
Free Lunch
48
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution433 male · 415 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility34%
National avg 52% · 286 students
Student Composition
8%
52%
14%
18%
8%
Asian8%
White52%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black18%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120003008203

Academic Outcomes at MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 80th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32606

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 SCHOOLHIDDEN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLAWTON M. CHILES 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
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyAlachua County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictALACHUA →
Phone: (352)333-2828
NCES ID: 120003008203
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GAINESVILLE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. 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
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● 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
11525 NW 39TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606
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.