Idylwild Elementary School

Summary:

Idylwild Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gainesville, Florida, serving 533 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Alachua District, which is ranked 43 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Idylwild Elementary stands out for several key factors. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (50.84%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 11.9% to 91.76% African American. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 46.1% to 57.9% over the past few years, much higher than the state and district averages, as well as nearby charter schools like Boulware Springs Charter (11.4%) and Expressions Learning Arts Academy (0.0%). Academically, Idylwild's test scores are consistently lower than district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 5th-grade science proficiency at 36% compared to the district's 50% and the state's 53%.

Idylwild's high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.13% to 78.87%, may contribute to its lower performance. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Florida elementary schools over the past decade, presenting an opportunity for the district and school leadership to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes. Examining the practices of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as the charter schools, could provide valuable insights to help Idylwild better serve its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4601 SW 20th Terrace
       Gainesville, FL  32608


(352) 955-6709

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
1938th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,386 Help


Students who attend Idylwild Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Abraham Lincoln Middle School
High:    Gainesville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.8%
Hispanic:
20.5%
White:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idylwild Elementary School ranks worse than 85.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 24th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Idylwild Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.8%), Hispanic (20.5%), White (16.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idylwild Elementary School is 18.7. 25 elementary schools in the Alachua School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idylwild Elementary School is $13,386, which is the 4th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Alachua School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Idylwild Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Alachua:

SchoolDigger ranks Alachua 43rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Idylwild Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.85 1174th 1688 30.5%
2007 31.27 1289th 1786 27.8%
2008 26.20 1395th 1789 22.0%
2009 34.41 1310th 1847 29.1%
2010 29.53 1443rd 1919 24.8%
2011 18.25 1725th 1985 13.1%
2012 34.50 1330th 1984 33.0%
2013 38.17 1272nd 2029 37.3%
2014 32.64 1448th 2064 29.8%
2016 23.54 1654th 2087 20.7%
2017 18.90 1811th 2112 14.3%
2018 17.51 1841st 2118 13.1%
2019 20.19 1838th 2182 15.8%
2021 13.87 2024th 2247 9.9%
2022 7.28 2146th 2219 3.3%
2023 21.09 1870th 2240 16.5%
2024 18.65 1938th 2256 14.1%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Idylwild Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 13, 2014

Open Quote A year ago, we moved from a country where our main language was spanish, my child knows the english language only from an academic environment, but it was not a barrier for her or her teachers. They did a great job helping her to adapt to the new school, new culture and new friends. Is an excellent school, the principal is very nice and respectful with their students, as well as the teachers. My child really had a great experience in this school! I'm grateful for all the help and the feedback that I received from the teachers through her year in Idylwild. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Idylwild Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 346 332 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 690
1989 297 201 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1990 364 264 15 13 1 n/a n/a 0 657
1991 414 261 21 14 2 n/a n/a 0 712
1992 440 261 19 17 3 n/a n/a 0 740
1993 388 310 16 29 3 n/a n/a 0 746
1994 388 318 9 40 2 n/a n/a 0 757
1995 306 395 15 52 1 n/a n/a 0 769
1996 306 395 15 52 1 n/a n/a 0 769
1997 344 377 24 50 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1998 354 386 23 48 3 n/a n/a 0 814
1999 295 433 14 36 1 n/a n/a 0 779
2000 216 312 15 15 2 n/a n/a 0 560
2001 238 301 19 10 5 n/a n/a 0 573
2002 221 263 13 14 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2003 221 263 13 14 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2004 218 261 23 27 3 n/a n/a 0 532
2005 223 207 34 32 4 n/a n/a 0 500
2006 243 255 43 43 7 n/a n/a 0 591
2007 245 257 49 38 5 n/a n/a 49 643
2008 210 233 35 37 3 n/a n/a 60 578
2009 200 251 36 36 1 n/a n/a 56 580
2010 191 257 30 40 0 n/a n/a 52 570
2011 188 311 0 75 0 0 78 0 652
2012 154 307 24 64 0 0 48 0 597
2013 146 335 27 70 1 0 65 0 644
2014 150 364 35 81 1 1 50 0 682
2015 144 377 44 87 1 2 55 0 710
2016 166 401 35 92 1 7 40 0 742
2017 155 458 36 108 1 9 36 0 803
2018 135 436 27 113 4 7 52 0 774
2019 111 382 24 111 3 7 49 0 687
2020 112 396 19 94 1 3 61 0 686
2021 86 348 13 77 0 1 49 0 574
2022 93 412 13 105 1 1 47 0 672
2023 89 271 18 109 0 1 45 0 533

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Idylwild Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 690 36.0 19.1 48.7
1989 516 29.0 17.7 46.5
1990 657 33.0 19.9 47.8
1991 712 36.0 19.7 50.8
1992 740 37.0 20.0 45.8
1993 746 37.0 20.2 56.2
1994 757 42.0 18.0 54.7
1995 769 43.0 17.9 63.2
1996 769 43.0 17.9 63.2
1997 795 44.0 18.1 62.9
1998 814 46.0 17.7 65.7
1999 779 45.0 17.3 73.9
2000 560 40.0 14.0 78
2001 573 36.0 15.9 75.2
2002 514 36.0 14.3 82.1
2003 514 36.0 14.3 82.1
2004 532 34.0 15.6 77.3
2005 500 36.0 13.9 77.6
2006 591 40.0 14.8 69.5
2007 643 43.0 15.0 69.9
2008 578 42.5 13.6 74.9
2009 580 50.1 13.8 82.3
2010 570 41.0 13.9 83.2
2011 652 48.5 13.4 78.7
2012 597 45.6 13.0 81.9
2013 644 46.0 14.0 77
2014 682 50.0 13.6 81.8
2015 710 52.0 13.6 70.1
2016 742 55.0 13.4 70.8
2017 803 51.0 15.7 73.1
2018 774 57.0 13.5 81.9
2019 687 48.5 14.1 70.9
2020 686 44.1 15.5 69.5
2021 574 44.5 12.8 72.1
2022 672 39.7 16.9 78.9
2023 533 28.5 18.7 77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Idylwild Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 690 36.0 19.1 48.7
1989 516 29.0 17.7 46.5
1990 657 33.0 19.9 47.8
1991 712 36.0 19.7 50.8
1992 740 37.0 20.0 45.8
1993 746 37.0 20.2 56.2
1994 757 42.0 18.0 54.7
1995 769 43.0 17.9 63.2
1996 769 43.0 17.9 63.2
1997 795 44.0 18.1 62.9
1998 814 46.0 17.7 65.7
1999 779 45.0 17.3 73.9
2000 560 40.0 14.0 78
2001 573 36.0 15.9 75.2
2002 514 36.0 14.3 82.1
2003 514 36.0 14.3 82.1
2004 532 34.0 15.6 77.3
2005 500 36.0 13.9 77.6
2006 591 40.0 14.8 69.5
2007 643 43.0 15.0 69.9
2008 578 42.5 13.6 74.9
2009 580 50.1 13.8 82.3
2010 570 41.0 13.9 83.2
2011 652 48.5 13.4 78.7
2012 597 45.6 13.0 81.9
2013 644 46.0 14.0 77
2014 682 50.0 13.6 81.8
2015 710 52.0 13.6 70.1
2016 742 55.0 13.4 70.8
2017 803 51.0 15.7 73.1
2018 774 57.0 13.5 81.9
2019 687 48.5 14.1 70.9
2020 686 44.1 15.5 69.5
2021 574 44.5 12.8 72.1
2022 672 39.7 16.9 78.9
2023 533 28.5 18.7 77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idylwild Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $969 (10.3%) $8,429 (89.7%) $9,398
2019 $1,181 (11.5%) $9,123 (88.5%) $10,304
2020 $1,571 (14.9%) $8,992 (85.1%) $10,564
2021 $2,849 (21.7%) $10,257 (78.3%) $13,106
2022 $2,417 (20.7%) $9,283 (79.3%) $11,701
2023 $3,003 (22.4%) $10,382 (77.6%) $13,386

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idylwild Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1838th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1870th of 2240 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idylwild Elementary School)3525
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5750
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idylwild Elementary School)5930
 29%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5852
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idylwild Elementary School)3926
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idylwild Elementary School)4825
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)6058
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idylwild Elementary School)3326
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5551
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idylwild Elementary School)3725
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5748
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Idylwild Elementary School)3340
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Alachua)5551
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students687533
 22.4%
African American382271
 29.1%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian2418
 25%
Hispanic111109
 1.8%
Pacific Islander71
 85.7%
White11189
 19.8%
Two or More Races4945
 8.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.9%77.9%
 7%


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Students who attend Idylwild Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Abraham Lincoln Middle School
High : Gainesville High School

Students at Idylwild Elementary School are 51% African American, 20% Hispanic, 17% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Idylwild Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.1% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 533 students attended Idylwild Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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