W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sbac.edu/metcalfe

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School is a public school located in Gainesville, Florida, serving students as part of the Alachua County Public Schools district. Situated on NE 18th Avenue, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on foundational academic skills, student development, and community engagement. As part of a larger district, Metcalfe adheres to the state’s educational standards while working to meet the diverse needs of its local student body through a supportive classroom environment.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of a nurturing school climate where students are encouraged to grow socially and emotionally alongside their academic pursuits. The institution benefits from its connection to the Alachua County Public Schools network, which provides access to district-wide resources, instructional support, and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and partnership with families, W. A. Metcalfe Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

478

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	36
Black	376
Asian	1
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

Black
376 (78.7 %)
Hispanic
36 (7.5 %)
White
34 (7.1 %)
Two or More
30 (6.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALACHUA
Phone:	(352)955-6713
Website:	http://www.sbac.edu/metcalfe
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
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 97

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	50.8%
Male	235	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)