LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2525 SCHOOL HOUSE RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32608

www.sbac.edu/chiles

749 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School, located in Gainesville, Florida, is a highly regarded public school serving the Alachua County community. Named after the former Governor of Florida, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. It serves as a cornerstone for local families, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens through a variety of educational initiatives.

The school is part of the Alachua County Public Schools district and prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding community. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, Lawton M. Chiles Elementary integrates modern classroom technology with traditional instructional methods. The campus environment is designed to encourage both intellectual curiosity and personal growth, making it a popular choice for families seeking a rigorous yet nurturing elementary education in the Gainesville area.

749

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	97
Black	155
Asian	94
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	1

White
345 (46.1 %)
Black
155 (20.7 %)
Hispanic
97 (13.0 %)
Asian
94 (12.6 %)
Two or More
57 (7.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)333-2825
Website:	http://www.sbac.edu/chiles
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	749
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 14

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	114
Grade 1	123
Grade 2	138
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	120

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	374	49.9%
Male	375	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)