EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY AT DUVAL

ALACHUA
2106 NE 8TH AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32641
117 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Learning Academy at Duval, located in Gainesville, Florida, functions as a specialized educational center focused on the foundational years of development. As part of the Alachua County Public Schools system, the academy is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education that prepares students for long-term academic success. The school emphasizes a supportive, structured environment designed to foster social-emotional growth, early literacy, and foundational cognitive skills during the critical preschool period.

The academy’s mission centers on bridging the gap for young learners, ensuring that children from diverse backgrounds have equitable access to school readiness programs. By utilizing age-appropriate curricula and professional instructional strategies, the school aims to cultivate a love for learning while developing essential school-readiness habits. For families interested in enrollment or specific program details, the school’s official website serves as a primary resource for information regarding their academic philosophy, community resources, and administrative guidelines.
117
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    82 (70.1%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (13.7%)
  • White
    14 (12.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ALACHUA
Phone: (352)955-6703
Website: http://www.sbac.edu/duval
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 89
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 117
Gender Ratio