IDYLWILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sbac.edu/idylwild

627 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Idylwild Elementary School, located in Gainesville, Florida, is a public school operating under the Alachua County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to educational equity and innovation, Idylwild aims to create a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the Gainesville community, utilizing the district's resources to foster a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students. By aligning with the Alachua County Public Schools' curriculum standards, Idylwild Elementary works to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school, placing a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. Through various programs and activities, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and a lifelong love of learning for all its pupils.

627

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDYLWILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	132
Black	342
Asian	26
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	1

Black
342 (54.5%)
Hispanic
132 (21.1%)
White
73 (11.6%)
Two or More
53 (8.5%)
Asian
26 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)955-6709
Website:	http://www.sbac.edu/idylwild
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 92

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IDYLWILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	126
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IDYLWILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	313	49.9%
Male	314	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)