Alachua Elementary School vs Alachua Learning Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alachua Elementary School
Alachua · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
323 students
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary
Alachua · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
108 students
| Measure | Alachua Elementary School Alachua, Florida | Alachua Learning Academy Elementary Alachua, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1568 of 2,187 | #368 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #26785 of 50,301 | #5646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 323 | 108 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 74.5% |
| city | Alachua | Alachua |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alachua Learning Academy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 47.5).
- •Alachua Learning Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 50%).
- •Alachua Learning Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 40%).
- •Alachua Learning Academy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 60.4%).
- •Alachua Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.0).
- •Alachua Elementary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 108.
- •Alachua Elementary School is a public school while Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alachua Elementary School better than Alachua Learning Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alachua Learning Academy Elementary ranks higher (78.8 vs 47.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alachua Elementary School and Alachua Learning Academy Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Alachua and Alachua in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alachua Elementary School: 323. Alachua Learning Academy Elementary: 108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alachua Elementary School and Alachua Learning Academy Elementary rank in Florida?
Alachua Elementary School is 1568th of 2,187 and Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is 368th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).