ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY ELEMENTARY

11100 W STATE ROAD 235
ALACHUA, FL 32615

(386)418-2080

Charter School 108 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alachua Learning Academy (ALA) Elementary is a public charter school located in Alachua, Florida, dedicated to providing a personalized and student-centered educational experience. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning that integrates rigorous academics with character development and community involvement. Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and creativity, often utilizing smaller class sizes and collaborative projects to ensure that each student receives individualized attention tailored to their specific learning needs.

A core component of the ALA philosophy is the integration of environmental stewardship and experiential learning. The school frequently leverages its unique campus setting to provide hands-on opportunities that connect classroom lessons to the natural world. By promoting a supportive, tight-knit school culture, Alachua Learning Academy aims to cultivate not only academic proficiency but also a strong sense of responsibility and curiosity in its students, preparing them for future success in a collaborative and ever-changing global environment.

108

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Asian	9
Two or More	7

White
70 (64.8 %)
Hispanic
19 (17.6 %)
Asian
9 (8.3 %)
Two or More
7 (6.5 %)
Black
3 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALACHUA
Phone:	(386)418-2080
Website:	http://alachualearningcenter.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 20