BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER
BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ALACHUA school district, located in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 164 students offering grade levels from 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.
BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER, located in Gainesville, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a "place-based" educational philosophy, which connects learning directly to the local community, history, and natural environment of Gainesville. By grounding academic lessons in real-world contexts, the school aims to make curriculum more relevant and engaging for students while fostering a strong sense of civic responsibility and environmental stewardship.
In addition to its focus on community integration, Boulware Springs emphasizes a supportive, small-school culture that prioritizes individualized instruction and student well-being. The school’s mission centers on academic excellence combined with the development of character and social-emotional skills. With a commitment to diverse, hands-on learning experiences, the school encourages students to become active participants in their own education, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER at (352) 215-2175 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GAINESVILLE, FL 32609
(352) 215-2175
http://www.boulwarecharter.com/
BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 164 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
ALACHUA DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- ALACHUA
- Total Students:
- 164
- Teachers:
- 0
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 164 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 70.1%
- White
- 14.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Female
- 58.5%
- Male
- 41.5%
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.