Glen Springs Elementary School

Q: Is Glen Springs Elementary School a good school?

Glen Springs Elementary School ranks 778 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Glen Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gainesville, Florida, serving 426 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Alachua school district, which is ranked 43 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Glen Springs Elementary consistently outperforms the Alachua district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in Statewide Science/Science for 5th grade, FAST/English Language Arts for 3rd grade, and FAST/Math for 3rd grade compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 49.53% White, 24.18% African American, 11.5% Hispanic, 3.76% Asian, and 10.56% two or more races. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, reaching 25.4% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than nearby schools like Myra Terwilliger Elementary (48.9%) and W.A. Metcalfe Elementary (52.5%).

Glen Springs Elementary School stands out as a higher-performing school academically compared to nearby schools, with significantly higher proficiency rates in key subjects. The school also has a higher spending per student at $11,155, compared to the state average. While the increasing chronic absenteeism rate is a concern, the school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a strong and stable academic performance. As the school continues to build on its strengths, it will be important to monitor the academic progress and opportunities for all student subgroups to ensure equity and address any achievement gaps.

Detail:

Public K-5

2826 NW 31st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605

(352) 955-6708

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
778^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,155

Students who attend Glen Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Westwood Middle School
High:	Gainesville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 426

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.5%

African American:

24.2%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Glen Springs Elementary School ranks better than 65.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 12^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.76. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.5%), African American (24.2%), Hispanic (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glen Springs Elementary School is 16.8, which is the 15^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Glen Springs Elementary School employs 25.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glen Springs Elementary School is $11,155, which is the 10^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Alachua School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Alachua:

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

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Rank History for Glen Springs Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	71.55	486^th	1688	71.2%
2007	48.79	975^th	1786	45.4%
2008	44.41	1060^th	1789	40.7%
2009	45.96	1065^th	1847	42.3%
2010	62.17	768^th	1919	60.0%
2011	64.14	754^th	1985	62.0%
2012	59.17	815^th	1984	58.9%
2013	57.41	847^th	2029	58.3%
2014	51.42	1000^th	2064	51.6%
2016	57.96	871^st	2087	58.3%
2017	54.64	941^st	2112	55.4%
2018	60.25	813^th	2118	61.6%
2019	50.42	1070^th	2182	51.0%
2021	38.62	1349^th	2247	40.0%
2022	46.98	1135^th	2219	48.9%
2023	61.09	817^th	2240	63.5%
2024	63.76	778^th	2256	65.5%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, January 2, 2015

Glen Springs is a school where kids feel like appreciated, because is a small school, all the teachers know your kid and you, when you are involved in the school activities. friendly teachers and friendly staff. This is the enviroment our Little kids need in their elementary years. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Glen Springs Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	370	144	12	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	531
1989	393	145	10	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	558
1990	437	185	11	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	648
1991	466	192	14	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	686
1992	431	177	12	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	636
1993	381	204	18	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	621
1994	373	190	14	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	600
1995	332	236	7	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
1996	332	236	7	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
1997	312	262	5	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	600
1998	322	248	4	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
1999	295	248	6	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	564
2000	258	219	7	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
2001	259	190	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
2002	248	145	9	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2003	248	145	9	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2004	214	149	7	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	402
2005	216	87	8	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2006	243	115	11	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2007	246	122	20	31	0	n/a	n/a	30	449
2008	250	127	21	28	0	n/a	n/a	38	464
2009	250	101	30	29	1	n/a	n/a	42	453
2010	241	119	33	29	2	n/a	n/a	39	463
2011	232	98	1	34	0	0	47	0	412
2012	250	105	11	34	1	0	33	0	434
2013	262	101	15	27	0	0	33	0	438
2014	283	113	19	30	0	0	29	0	474
2015	271	107	14	38	0	0	44	0	474
2016	274	123	10	43	2	1	39	0	492
2017	255	157	12	46	2	0	27	0	499
2018	243	124	13	47	1	1	27	0	456
2019	269	126	15	35	0	3	46	0	494
2020	248	120	20	38	0	2	47	0	475
2021	184	90	15	39	0	1	39	0	368
2022	183	106	14	43	1	0	44	0	391
2023	211	103	16	49	2	0	45	0	426

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 Glen Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	531	28.0	18.9	29.6
1989	558	31.0	18.0	32.4
1990	648	33.0	19.6	39
1991	686	36.0	19.0	27.6
1992	636	35.0	18.1	35.8
1993	621	35.0	17.7	42.4
1994	600	34.0	17.6	40.5
1995	590	34.0	17.4	44.1
1996	590	34.0	17.4	44.1
1997	600	33.0	18.2	46.5
1998	595	34.0	17.5	44.4
1999	564	31.0	18.2	52.3
2000	501	33.0	15.2	54.9
2001	470	27.0	17.4	50.6
2002	425	27.0	15.7	53.2
2003	425	27.0	15.7	53.2
2004	402	26.0	15.5	58.5
2005	341	23.0	14.8	54.5
2006	395	25.0	15.8	45.8
2007	449	28.0	16.0	46.1
2008	464	32.5	14.3	46.5
2009	453	39.3	13.7	44
2010	463	32.5	14.2	50.5
2011	412	30.5	13.4	43.7
2012	434	32.7	13.2	40.1
2013	438	33.0	13.2	39.5
2014	474	35.0	13.5	43.5
2015	474	36.0	13.1	47.9
2016	492	36.0	13.6	44.9
2017	499	32.0	15.5	53.1
2018	456	34.0	13.4	58.8
2019	494	30.9	15.9	44.1
2020	475	32.6	14.5	43.2
2021	368	25.2	14.6	45.1
2022	391	20.4	19.1	48.1
2023	426	25.3	16.8	46.9

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 Glen Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	531	28.0	18.9	29.6
1989	558	31.0	18.0	32.4
1990	648	33.0	19.6	39
1991	686	36.0	19.0	27.6
1992	636	35.0	18.1	35.8
1993	621	35.0	17.7	42.4
1994	600	34.0	17.6	40.5
1995	590	34.0	17.4	44.1
1996	590	34.0	17.4	44.1
1997	600	33.0	18.2	46.5
1998	595	34.0	17.5	44.4
1999	564	31.0	18.2	52.3
2000	501	33.0	15.2	54.9
2001	470	27.0	17.4	50.6
2002	425	27.0	15.7	53.2
2003	425	27.0	15.7	53.2
2004	402	26.0	15.5	58.5
2005	341	23.0	14.8	54.5
2006	395	25.0	15.8	45.8
2007	449	28.0	16.0	46.1
2008	464	32.5	14.3	46.5
2009	453	39.3	13.7	44
2010	463	32.5	14.2	50.5
2011	412	30.5	13.4	43.7
2012	434	32.7	13.2	40.1
2013	438	33.0	13.2	39.5
2014	474	35.0	13.5	43.5
2015	474	36.0	13.1	47.9
2016	492	36.0	13.6	44.9
2017	499	32.0	15.5	53.1
2018	456	34.0	13.4	58.8
2019	494	30.9	15.9	44.1
2020	475	32.6	14.5	43.2
2021	368	25.2	14.6	45.1
2022	391	20.4	19.1	48.1
2023	426	25.3	16.8	46.9

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 Glen Springs Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$698 (7.8%)	$8,205 (92.2%)	$8,903
2019	$570 (6.7%)	$7,957 (93.3%)	$8,528
2020	$804 (8.6%)	$8,579 (91.4%)	$9,384
2021	$2,079 (17.5%)	$9,790 (82.5%)	$11,869
2022	$1,834 (16.3%)	$9,446 (83.7%)	$11,281
2023	$1,792 (16.1%)	$9,363 (83.9%)	$11,155

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glen Springs 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 1070^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 817^th of 2240 Elementary schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glen Springs Elementary School)	61	44	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	57	50	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glen Springs Elementary School)	70	50	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	58	52	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Glen Springs Elementary School)	61	63	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glen Springs Elementary School)	62	61	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	60	58	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Glen Springs Elementary School)	43	55	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Glen Springs Elementary School)	49	39	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	57	48	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Glen Springs Elementary School)	51	55	4%
5th Grade Science (Alachua)	55	51	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	494	426	13.8%
African American	126	103	18.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	15	16	6.7%
Hispanic	35	49	40%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	269	211	21.6%
Two or More Races	46	45	2.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.1%	46.9%	2.8%

Schools Near Glen Springs Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Glen Springs Elementary School	Public	K-5	2826 NW 31st Ave	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6708	426	25	16.8	46.9%	211 (49.5%)	103 (24.2%)	49 (11.5%)	16 (3.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.6%)	63.8	778^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.5%		61.1	817^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.5%	39	71.0	60.0	61.0	65.0	51.0	51.0	65.0	$11,155	$1,792	$9,363
C. W. Norton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 NW 45th Ave	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6765	598	35	16.8	52.3%	258 (43.1%)	165 (27.6%)	88 (14.7%)	21 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	62 (10.4%)	38.1	1397^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.1%		36.3	1434^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.0%	37	54.0	51.0	51.0	46.0	41.0	49.0	44.0	$10,476	$1,778	$8,698
Littlewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 NW 34th St	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6712	706	47	14.8	47.7%	287 (40.7%)	180 (25.5%)	145 (20.5%)	32 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (8.8%)	52.4	1032^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	54.3%		66.9	694^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.0%	338	59.0	54.0	55.0	59.0	61.0	45.0	51.0	$11,387	$1,924	$9,463
Stephen Foster Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	3800 NW 6th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 955-6706	458	29	15.6	65.1%	134 (29.3%)	190 (41.5%)	63 (13.8%)	27 (5.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.7%)	30.2	1612^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.5%		32.9	1531^st of 2240 public elementary schools	31.7%	81	54.0	49.0	39.0	49.0	53.0	26.0	34.0	$11,431	$2,023	$9,408
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary	Public	K-5	1912 NW 5th Ave	Gainesville	32603	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6705	506	29	17.2	40.9%	194 (38.3%)	101 (20.0%)	152 (30.0%)	28 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.1%)	38.5	1379^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.9%		40.8	1311^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.5%	68	51.0	46.0	50.0	42.0	54.0	48.0	47.0	$11,375	$1,694	$9,681
William S. Talbot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 NW 43rd St	Gainesville	32653	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-6716	631	41	15.5	38.2%	340 (53.9%)	115 (18.2%)	70 (11.1%)	35 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	70 (11.1%)	73.3	564^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.0%		69.8	630^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.9%	66	71.0	49.0	67.0	73.0	55.0	71.0	69.0	$10,617	$1,130	$9,487
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3999 SW 122nd St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6717	586	31	19.2	78.7%	103 (17.6%)	304 (51.9%)	108 (18.4%)	15 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.6%)	21.7	1862^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.5%		12	2103^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	6.1%	241	47.0	33.0	35.0	45.0	39.0	31.0	41.0	$10,911	$2,228	$8,684
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 NE 18th Ave	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6713	478	26	18.3	88.5%	34 (7.1%)	376 (78.7%)	36 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.3%)	6.3	2209^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.1%		5.3	2199^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.8%	10	28.0	30.0	22.0	26.0	25.0	27.0	19.0	$10,705	$2,173	$8,531
Boulware Springs Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	1303 NE 23rd Ave	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 244-9732	158	12	13.1	60.1%	42 (26.6%)	93 (58.9%)	9 (5.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.6%)	75.6	513^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.3%		82.6	354^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.2%	159	67.0	50.0	67.0	89.0	85.0	58.0	58.0	$9,407	$1,296	$8,110
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3500 NE 15th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 955-6715	402	28	14.2	92.3%	17 (4.2%)	351 (87.3%)	19 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	4.3	2229^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.2%		6.2	2190^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.2%	39	5.0	21.0	22.0	5.0	17.0	33.0	22.0	$14,496	$3,404	$11,093

Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Springs Elementary School

What district is Glen Springs Elementary School in?

Alachua

How many students attend Glen Springs Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended Glen Springs Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Glen Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Glen Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westwood Middle School
High : Gainesville High School

Is Glen Springs Elementary School a good school?

Glen Springs Elementary School ranks 778^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Glen Springs Elementary School?

Students at Glen Springs Elementary School are 50% White, 24% African American, 12% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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