CARING & SHARING LEARNING SCHOOL

1951 SE 4TH ST
GAINESVILLE, FL 32641

Charter School 255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Caring & Sharing Learning School is a public charter school located in Gainesville, Florida, operating under the oversight of the Alachua County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to a holistic educational approach, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By fostering a close-knit community environment, the school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and build strong relationships with both peers and faculty.

The institution focuses on delivering a rigorous curriculum tailored to meet the needs of its student population, often incorporating project-based learning and community-centered initiatives. By prioritizing "caring and sharing" as core values, the school encourages students to take responsibility for their learning and their contributions to the local community. It remains a notable option for families in the Gainesville area looking for a charter school experience that balances traditional academics with a focus on character development and individual student growth.

255

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARING & SHARING LEARNING SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	6
Black	234
Two or More	12

Black
234 (91.8 %)
Two or More
12 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.4 %)
White
3 (1.2 %)

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:	(352)372-1004
Website:	http://caringandsharingschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 20

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CARING & SHARING LEARNING SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CARING & SHARING LEARNING SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	123	48.2%
Male	132	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)