William S. Talbot Elem School

William S. Talbot Elementary School serves 627 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Gainesville, Florida. This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.3 to 1 with 41 full-time equivalent teachers on staff.

The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.6 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 80th percentile statewide at #771 out of 3,816 Florida elementary schools. Students show strong achievement in both core subjects, with 66% reaching proficiency or above in mathematics and 62% meeting proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. Talbot Elementary sits in the heart of Alachua County's educational community, drawing families from a well-established neighborhood where the median household income reaches $86,508 and over half of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding area reflects a stable, education-focused community with a relatively low poverty rate of 11% and median home values around $251,900. Located at 5701 NW 43rd Street, the school serves families in this mid-size city setting where academic achievement and community engagement go hand in hand. The combination of strong test scores, reasonable class sizes, and an educated parent population creates a supportive learning environment for Gainesville's young learners.