WILLIAM S. TALBOT ELEM SCHOOL

www.sbac.edu/talbot

631 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William S. Talbot Elementary School is a public school located in Gainesville, Florida, serving students within the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) district. Situated on NW 43rd Street, the school is part of a district committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for elementary-aged children, focusing on core literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Like other schools in the ACPS system, Talbot Elementary prioritizes creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student engagement and preparation for middle school transitions.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Alachua County Public Schools, which focuses on equity, academic excellence, and community involvement. Families at Talbot Elementary typically benefit from the district’s integrated curriculum and access to various school-based resources, including extracurricular programs and parent-teacher support structures. For specific details regarding the school’s current academic rating, specialized programs, or enrollment procedures, parents are encouraged to visit the official [Alachua County Public Schools website](http://www.sbac.edu/pages/ACPS).

631

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM S. TALBOT ELEM SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	70
Black	115
Asian	35
Two or More	70
Pacific Islander	1

White
340 (53.9 %)
Black
115 (18.2 %)
Hispanic
70 (11.1 %)
Two or More
70 (11.1 %)
Asian
35 (5.5 %)
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)955-6716
Website:	http://www.sbac.edu/talbot
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 26

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILLIAM S. TALBOT ELEM SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	116
Grade 2	111
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILLIAM S. TALBOT ELEM SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	295	46.8%
Male	336	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)