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W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegular
GAINESVILLE, Florida · ALACHUA
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students463
Student:Teacher14.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch87%
Title INo
W. A. METCALFE
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
463
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
87%+37.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary in GAINESVILLE, Florida. The school enrolls 463 students. It is part of the ALACHUA district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictALACHUA
County12001
CityGAINESVILLE
ZIP32609
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120003000008

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment463
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino2.0%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian87.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
2.0%
Black
0.5%
Asian
87.2%
Two+
6.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %87%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)