LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALACHUA school district, located in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 392 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Gainesville, Florida, operates as part of the Alachua County Public Schools district. The school is situated in the southeastern part of the city and serves the surrounding community as a focal point for primary education. Its curriculum is designed to meet the academic standards set by the state of Florida, with a focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school environment typically emphasizes community engagement and student support, reflecting the broader mission of the Alachua County Public Schools system. Like many schools in the district, Lake Forest provides a variety of resources to foster an inclusive learning atmosphere, including extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to address diverse learning needs. For families seeking specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the district's official website provides comprehensive resources to support the student experience at Lake Forest Elementary.

For more information, contact LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (352) 955-6710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4401 SE 4TH AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32641-7612
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LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 392 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALACHUA
Total Students:
392
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 392 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.

Black or African American
82.1%
White
9.4%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.