Alachua Elementary School
#1568 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#26785 of 50,301 nationally
About Alachua Elementary School
Alachua Elementary School is a public elementary located in Alachua, in the Alachua school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 323 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1568th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 323.
There are 6 schools in Alachua; Alachua Elementary School ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alachua Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Alachua Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
A. L. Mebane Middle School
Alachua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students · 1.2 km away
W. W. Irby Elementary School
Alachua · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
372 students · 1.7 km away
Santa Fe High School
Alachua · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,132 students · 3.3 km away
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary
Alachua · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
108 students · 3.4 km away
Alachua Learning Academy Middle
Alachua · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
63 students · 3.4 km away
High Springs Community School
High Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
902 students · 10 km away
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
791 students · 12 km away
Santa Fe College High School Dual Enrollment
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 11–12
0 students · 14 km away
William S. Talbot Elem School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students · 14 km away
Fort Clarke Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Bel-Aire Elementary School
Cutler Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
Eneida M. Hartner Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
Parkwood Heights Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Twin Lakes Elementary School
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Chiaramonte Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alachua Elementary School a good school?
Alachua Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 47.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1568 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alachua Elementary School rank in Florida?
Alachua Elementary School ranks #1568 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #26785 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alachua Elementary School?
Alachua Elementary School had 323 students in 2025.
Is Alachua Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Alachua Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alachua Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alachua Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.