KIMBALL WILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sbac.edu/wiles

862 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kimball Wiles Elementary School, located in Gainesville, Florida, is part of the Alachua County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The school community is known for its commitment to preparing students for future success by integrating technology and hands-on learning experiences into the standard curriculum.

In addition to its core academic programs, Kimball Wiles emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parental engagement to foster a well-rounded educational experience. The school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging for its students while upholding the district’s standards for excellence. Through various extracurricular activities and collaborative teaching strategies, the staff works to meet the individual needs of each student, ensuring they are well-equipped for the transition to middle school.

862

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIMBALL WILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	141
Black	185
Asian	95
Two or More	67
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
370 (42.9 %)
Black
185 (21.5 %)
Hispanic
141 (16.4 %)
Asian
95 (11.0 %)
Two or More
67 (7.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)955-6955
Website:	http://www.sbac.edu/wiles
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	862
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 142

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 154

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 142

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KIMBALL WILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	142
Grade 1	151
Grade 2	124
Grade 3	154
Grade 4	132
Grade 5	142

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KIMBALL WILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	426	49.4%
Male	436	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)