LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALACHUA school district, located in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 729 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 56 teachers, LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Gainesville, Florida, serving students as part of the Alachua County Public Schools district. Situated in a residential area near the University of Florida, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It emphasizes core academic development while encouraging student engagement through various classroom initiatives and extracurricular activities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

As part of the Alachua County school system, Littlewood benefits from the district’s focus on integrating technology and literacy into the daily curriculum. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education, often promoting parental involvement and strong teacher-student partnerships to ensure academic progress. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, Littlewood strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and neighborhood identity.

For more information, contact LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (352) 955-6712 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

812 NW 34TH ST
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605-5027
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LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 729 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALACHUA
Total Students:
729
Teachers:
56
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 729 students

White
42.0%
Black or African American
29.6%
Hispanic/Latino
12.8%
Two or more races
9.5%
Asian
6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.