W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction GAINESVILLE, FL Grades KG–05 City: Midsize Gainesville, FL SchoolScore™ B (70.5)
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W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GAINESVILLE, FL 32609
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (70.5)
463
Students
32.2
Teachers
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
(352)955-6713
Phone
http://www.sbac.edu/metcalfe
Website

W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the ALACHUA district in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 463 students enrolled; a 14.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Florida Elementary School Average
Enrollment
463.0
State avg: 624.0
▼ 26% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.38:1
State avg: 17.4:1
▼ 17% better
Free Lunch %
86.6%
State avg: 52.1%
▲ 66% worse
School Details
School Name
W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
120003000008
State School ID
FL-01-0101
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1250 NE 18TH AVE
City
GAINESVILLE
State
Florida
ZIP Code
32609
County
Alachua County
Metro Area
Gainesville, FL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
1203
State Leg. Upper
12006
State Leg. Lower
12021
Latitude
29.66921
Longitude
-82.30788
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
463
Total Students
👩‍🏫
32.2
Teachers FTE
📐
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
32.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)32.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 401 86.6%
Not Applicable 394 85.1%
District Info
District Name
ALACHUA
LEAID
1200030
State LEA ID
FL-01
Phone
(352)955-7300
Website
http://www.sbac.edu/pages/ACPS
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
GAINESVILLE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$396,574K
Federal Revenue
$66,443K
State Revenue
$142,122K
Local Revenue
$188,009K
Total Expenditure
$365,728K
Instruction Exp.
$171,681K
Support Services
$127,366K
Other Current Exp.
$21,726K
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1
BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER
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0.3 mi
2
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0.3 mi
3
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0.4 mi
4
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5
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0.9 mi
6
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1.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
463 students are enrolled at W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 32.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades KG through 05.
Is W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the Gainesville, FL metropolitan area.
What school district does W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the ALACHUA school district.
How much does ALACHUA spend per student?
The ALACHUA district spends approximately $789,909,287 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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