BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER

www.boulwarecharter.com/

Charter School 158 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Boulware Springs Charter, located in Gainesville, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a "place-based" educational philosophy, which connects learning directly to the local community, history, and natural environment of Gainesville. By grounding academic lessons in real-world contexts, the school aims to make curriculum more relevant and engaging for students while fostering a strong sense of civic responsibility and environmental stewardship.

In addition to its focus on community integration, Boulware Springs emphasizes a supportive, small-school culture that prioritizes individualized instruction and student well-being. The school’s mission centers on academic excellence combined with the development of character and social-emotional skills. With a commitment to diverse, hands-on learning experiences, the school encourages students to become active participants in their own education, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

158

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	9
Black	93
Asian	2
Two or More	12

Black
93 (58.9 %)
White
42 (26.6 %)
Two or More
12 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
9 (5.7 %)
Asian
2 (1.3 %)

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)244-9732
Website:	http://www.boulwarecharter.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 24

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	17
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	24

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	77	48.7%
Male	81	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)