EXPRESSIONS LEARNING ARTS ACADEMY

www.expressionsacademy.org/

Charter School 84 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Expressions Learning Arts Academy (ELAA), located in Gainesville, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong emphasis on the fine and performing arts. Serving students in grades K–8, the school operates on the philosophy that artistic expression is a fundamental component of intellectual development. By weaving music, visual arts, theater, and dance into daily instruction, the academy seeks to foster creativity, critical thinking, and confidence in its student body.

Beyond its focus on the arts, the school is known for maintaining a smaller, supportive learning environment that prioritizes individualized attention. ELAA emphasizes character development and community engagement, encouraging students to take an active role in their education through collaborative projects and performance-based assessments. This unique educational model is designed to prepare students not only for academic success in higher education but also to cultivate well-rounded, expressive individuals who can effectively communicate and solve problems in a diverse world.

Total Students

8.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EXPRESSIONS LEARNING ARTS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	10
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
41 (48.8 %)
Two or More
14 (16.7 %)
Hispanic
10 (11.9 %)
Black
10 (11.9 %)
Asian
6 (7.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (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)373-5223
Website:	http://www.expressionsacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	84
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 16

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EXPRESSIONS LEARNING ARTS ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	16
Grade 1	15
Grade 2	14
Grade 3	15
Grade 4	12
Grade 5	12

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EXPRESSIONS LEARNING ARTS ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	52	61.9%
Male	32	38.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)