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Public elementary school · Alachua · Gainesville, Florida

Glen Springs Elementary School

Glen Springs Elementary School rates 5.5, 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.
5.5this school

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

#2,710 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Alachua: 29 elementary schools rated, median 6.0

The brief

An Alachua elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

It ranks 2,710 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 30 of 55 in Alachua.

Glen Springs Elementary School is listed in Alachua, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math53%11 points below the Florida average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 209 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading67%6 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–5 · 209 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 8 points since 2022, reaching 60% in 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
3.7
50% of the rating
Academics
6.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.1
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 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 62% (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 32605; 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.
Glen Springs Elementary School 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

Median income
$83,114
Median home value
$264,700
Median rent
$1,505/mo
College educated
61.5%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
7.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
12
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
45
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
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and five rate higher than Glen Springs Elementary School.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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

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

Questions families ask

What grades does Glen Springs Elementary School serve?

Glen Springs Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Glen Springs Elementary School?

Glen Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Springs Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glen Springs Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glen Springs Elementary School rank in FL?

Glen Springs Elementary School ranks #2,710 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Glen Springs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glen Springs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Glen Springs Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Springs Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Glen Springs Elementary School a charter school?

No, Glen Springs Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glen Springs Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Glen Springs Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Springs Elementary School?

44.9% of students at Glen Springs Elementary School 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
443
Student-teacher ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Alachua County
Rank in district
#30 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 32605)
25,698
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
40.5

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.