LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sbac.edu/lakeforest

268 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Forest Elementary School, located in Gainesville, Florida, operates as part of the Alachua County Public Schools district. The school is situated in the southeastern part of the city and serves the surrounding community as a focal point for primary education. Its curriculum is designed to meet the academic standards set by the state of Florida, with a focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school environment typically emphasizes community engagement and student support, reflecting the broader mission of the Alachua County Public Schools system. Like many schools in the district, Lake Forest provides a variety of resources to foster an inclusive learning atmosphere, including extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to address diverse learning needs. For families seeking specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the district's official website provides comprehensive resources to support the student experience at Lake Forest Elementary.

268

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	23
Black	209
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
209 (78.0%)
Hispanic
23 (8.6%)
White
22 (8.2%)
Two or More
11 (4.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	(352)955-6710
Website:	http://www.sbac.edu/lakeforest
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	132	49.3%
Male	136	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)