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Charter elementary school · Alachua · Alachua, Florida

Alachua Learning Academy Elementary

Alachua Learning Academy Elementary rates 5.2, below most Alachua elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.0.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.2this school

5.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Alachua median is 6.0.

#2,927 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Alachua: 29 elementary schools rated, median 6.0

The brief

A charter elementary school in Alachua, FL where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,927 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 35 of 55 in Alachua.

Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math83%19 points above the Florida average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 53 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading80%19 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–5 · 53 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 81% in 2026, across a 18-year record (2009–2026).2026 FAST; 46 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.8
50% of the rating
Academics
9.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32616; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

College educated
1.1%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
59.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
5
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
15
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  3. Alachua Learning Academy Elementarythis school
    5.2
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Alachua Learning Academy Elementary.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Alachua Learning Academy Elementary serve?

Alachua Learning Academy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Alachua Learning Academy Elementary?

Alachua Learning Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alachua Learning Academy Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alachua Learning Academy Elementary rank in FL?

Alachua Learning Academy Elementary ranks #2,927 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Alachua Learning Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Alachua Learning Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alachua Learning Academy Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alachua Learning Academy Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Alachua Learning Academy Elementary a charter school?

Yes, Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Alachua Learning Academy Elementary a Title I school?

No, Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alachua Learning Academy Elementary?

42.2% of students at Alachua Learning Academy Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
102
Student-teacher ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Alachua County
Rank in district
#35 of 55
Schools in district
68
District spending per student
$11,075
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32616)
118
Area median age
44.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.