ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sbac.edu/alachua

323 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Alachua Elementary School is a public school located in the city of Alachua, Florida, operating under the jurisdiction of the Alachua County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic standards, literacy, and student development. As part of a larger district system, it aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the Alachua community, often working in conjunction with district-wide initiatives to improve student achievement and campus culture. By adhering to the curricula and policies set by the Alachua County Public Schools, the institution emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its students. Families interested in specific school programs, district updates, or enrollment information can utilize the provided district website to access resources, calendars, and information regarding school board policies.

323

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	54
Black	118
Asian	1
Two or More	21

White
129 (39.9%)
Black
118 (36.5%)
Hispanic
54 (16.7%)
Two or More
21 (6.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALACHUA
Phone:	(386)462-1841
Website:	http://www.sbac.edu/alachua
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 101