Newberry Elementary School

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Newberry Elementary School ranks 942 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Newberry Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Newberry, Florida, which is part of the Alachua school district. With 661 students, Newberry Elementary has a predominantly White (53.25%) student population, followed by African American (22.54%), Hispanic (14.37%), and other races.

Newberry Elementary generally performs better than the Alachua district and Florida state averages on standardized tests, with 68% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 56% for Alachua and 55% for Florida, and 59% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math compared to 54% for Alachua and 60% for Florida. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 26.5% to 28.1% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Newberry Elementary also has a moderate percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 44% in recent years, lower than some nearby schools like Myra Terwilliger Elementary (78.67%) and W.W. Irby Elementary (66.23%).

When comparing Newberry Elementary to nearby schools in the Alachua district, it generally performs better than lower-ranked schools like Myra Terwilliger Elementary and W.W. Irby Elementary, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Kimball Wiles Elementary, Hidden Oak Elementary, and Meadowbrook Elementary. Newberry Elementary also has a more racially diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, such as Healthy Learning Academy Charter School, which has a student body that is 74.77% White.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

25705 SW 15th Ave
Newberry, FL 32669

(352) 472-1100

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
942^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,248

Students who attend Newberry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oak View Middle School
High:	Newberry High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 661

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.3%

African American:

22.5%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newberry Elementary School ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 14^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.11. (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 Student population at Newberry Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.3%), African American (22.5%), Hispanic (14.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newberry Elementary School is 17.4. 18 elementary schools in the Alachua School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Newberry Elementary School employs 37.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newberry Elementary School is $10,248. 18 elementary schools in the Alachua School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Newberry 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 Newberry Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	65.76	587^th	1688	65.2%
2007	68.07	580^th	1786	67.5%
2008	66.21	625^th	1789	65.1%
2009	69.15	557^th	1847	69.8%
2010	76.00	411^th	1919	78.6%
2011	80.09	352^nd	1985	82.3%
2012	71.29	555^th	1984	72.0%
2013	70.44	565^th	2029	72.2%
2014	62.48	755^th	2064	63.4%
2016	49.80	1042^nd	2087	50.1%
2017	44.77	1175^th	2112	44.4%
2018	50.04	1057^th	2118	50.1%
2019	44.00	1223^rd	2182	44.0%
2021	39.62	1322^nd	2247	41.2%
2022	47.24	1132^nd	2219	49.0%
2023	40.12	1336^th	2240	40.4%
2024	56.11	942^nd	2256	58.2%

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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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Enrollment information for Newberry Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	313	116	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1989	320	110	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1990	358	122	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
1991	367	119	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
1992	392	127	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
1993	366	115	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
1994	353	128	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
1995	366	130	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
1996	366	130	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
1997	374	125	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
1998	394	123	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
1999	387	124	1	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	532
2000	373	111	2	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	510
2001	359	92	4	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	479
2002	380	85	4	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	487
2003	380	85	4	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	487
2004	318	87	4	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	434
2005	340	97	3	31	3	n/a	n/a	0	474
2006	404	93	4	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	537
2007	417	92	5	40	2	n/a	n/a	37	593
2008	419	103	7	45	2	n/a	n/a	40	616
2009	332	87	5	33	2	n/a	n/a	28	487
2010	348	90	4	46	0	n/a	n/a	32	520
2011	338	94	0	64	0	0	41	0	537
2012	326	89	2	55	0	0	38	0	510
2013	313	88	5	53	0	0	34	0	493
2014	335	81	5	58	1	1	39	0	520
2015	364	105	7	55	0	0	51	0	582
2016	368	100	8	72	0	1	49	0	598
2017	368	106	7	82	0	1	45	0	609
2018	399	114	6	74	0	1	56	0	650
2019	391	112	8	67	0	1	54	0	633
2020	385	126	6	81	0	0	56	0	654
2021	321	109	5	74	0	0	54	0	563
2022	339	141	5	98	0	0	65	0	648
2023	352	149	6	95	0	0	59	0	661

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 Newberry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	434	24.0	18.0	46.1
1989	435	25.0	17.4	46.9
1990	490	26.0	18.8	49.8
1991	496	27.0	18.3	52.8
1992	525	28.0	18.7	41.7
1993	487	28.0	17.4	46.6
1994	487	28.0	17.4	46.8
1995	505	28.0	18.0	49.7
1996	505	28.0	18.0	49.7
1997	509	30.0	17.0	50.5
1998	530	30.0	17.7	47.7
1999	532	32.0	16.6	60
2000	510	31.0	16.5	58
2001	479	29.0	16.5	58.2
2002	487	31.0	15.7	58.5
2003	487	31.0	15.7	58.5
2004	434	29.0	15.0	60.6
2005	474	29.0	16.3	57.6
2006	537	32.0	16.8	52.7
2007	593	34.0	17.4	53.8
2008	616	41.0	15.0	51.2
2009	487	42.9	13.5	54.7
2010	520	37.0	14.0	55.5
2011	537	38.8	13.8	55.7
2012	510	37.8	13.4	53.7
2013	493	38.0	12.9	50.3
2014	520	40.0	13.0	54.4
2015	582	41.0	14.1	45.2
2016	598	43.0	13.9	45.7
2017	609	32.0	19.0	44.7
2018	650	44.0	14.7	52.9
2019	633	38.0	16.6	43
2020	654	42.0	15.5	46.3
2021	563	36.8	15.2	43.3
2022	648	42.2	15.3	46.3
2023	661	37.8	17.4	44

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 Newberry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	434	24.0	18.0	46.1
1989	435	25.0	17.4	46.9
1990	490	26.0	18.8	49.8
1991	496	27.0	18.3	52.8
1992	525	28.0	18.7	41.7
1993	487	28.0	17.4	46.6
1994	487	28.0	17.4	46.8
1995	505	28.0	18.0	49.7
1996	505	28.0	18.0	49.7
1997	509	30.0	17.0	50.5
1998	530	30.0	17.7	47.7
1999	532	32.0	16.6	60
2000	510	31.0	16.5	58
2001	479	29.0	16.5	58.2
2002	487	31.0	15.7	58.5
2003	487	31.0	15.7	58.5
2004	434	29.0	15.0	60.6
2005	474	29.0	16.3	57.6
2006	537	32.0	16.8	52.7
2007	593	34.0	17.4	53.8
2008	616	41.0	15.0	51.2
2009	487	42.9	13.5	54.7
2010	520	37.0	14.0	55.5
2011	537	38.8	13.8	55.7
2012	510	37.8	13.4	53.7
2013	493	38.0	12.9	50.3
2014	520	40.0	13.0	54.4
2015	582	41.0	14.1	45.2
2016	598	43.0	13.9	45.7
2017	609	32.0	19.0	44.7
2018	650	44.0	14.7	52.9
2019	633	38.0	16.6	43
2020	654	42.0	15.5	46.3
2021	563	36.8	15.2	43.3
2022	648	42.2	15.3	46.3
2023	661	37.8	17.4	44

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 Newberry Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$745 (9.1%)	$7,429 (90.9%)	$8,174
2019	$850 (9.6%)	$8,019 (90.4%)	$8,868
2020	$774 (8.8%)	$7,985 (91.2%)	$8,759
2021	$1,832 (17.4%)	$8,668 (82.5%)	$10,502
2022	$1,903 (18.3%)	$8,467 (81.6%)	$10,371
2023	$1,722 (16.8%)	$8,526 (83.2%)	$10,248

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newberry Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1223^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1336^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newberry Elementary School)	57	43	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	57	50	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newberry Elementary School)	55	50	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	58	52	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newberry Elementary School)	51	61	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newberry Elementary School)	62	62
4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	60	58	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	633	661	4.4%
African American	112	149	33%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	6	25%
Hispanic	67	95	41.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	391	352	10%
Two or More Races	54	59	9.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43%	44%	1.1%

Schools Near Newberry 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
Newberry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	25705 SW 15th Ave	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 472-1100	661	38	17.4	44.0%	352 (53.3%)	149 (22.5%)	95 (14.4%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (8.9%)	56.1	942^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	58.2%		40.1	1336^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.4%	394	68.0	50.0		59.0	56.0			$10,248	$1,722	$8,526
Healthy Learning Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	13505 West Newberry Rd	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 372-2279	107	8	14.1	17.8%	80 (74.8%)	7 (6.5%)	12 (11.2%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.6%)	78.5	447^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.2%		82.8	345^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.6%	102	79.0	59.0	78.0	58.0	71.0	72.0	72.0	$8,234	$132	$8,101
Meadowbrook Elementary School	Public	K-5	11525 NW 39th Ave	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2828	848	48	17.6	33.7%	439 (51.8%)	150 (17.7%)	118 (13.9%)	69 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (8.5%)	72.9	574^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.6%		75.6	496^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.9%	78	71.0	66.0	57.0	72.0	75.0	61.0	58.0	$8,962	$905	$8,055
Archer Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	14533 SW 170th St	Archer	32618	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 495-2111	457	27	16.9	58.2%	250 (54.7%)	113 (24.7%)	55 (12.0%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.2%)	48.9	1117^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.5%		59.8	846^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.2%	271	69.0	54.0	44.0	68.0	49.0	45.0	48.0	$12,078	$1,941	$10,137
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2525 School House Rd	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2825	749	42	17.6	34.2%	345 (46.1%)	155 (20.7%)	97 (13.0%)	94 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (7.6%)	79.6	415^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.6%		84.1	313^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.0%	102	76.0	69.0	60.0	72.0	70.0	70.0	68.0	$9,812	$1,104	$8,707
Hidden Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Fort Clarke Blvd	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2801	775	50	15.5	35.9%	375 (48.4%)	147 (19.0%)	119 (15.4%)	76 (9.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.2%)	79.5	422^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	81.3%		78	450^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.9%	28	69.0	67.0	71.0	57.0	73.0	79.0	78.0	$10,263	$1,174	$9,091
Kimball Wiles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4601 SW 75th St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6955	862	49	17.7	47.6%	370 (42.9%)	185 (21.5%)	141 (16.4%)	95 (11.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	67 (7.8%)	73.3	565^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.0%		76.7	472^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	78.9%	93	65.0	62.0	73.0	55.0	67.0	72.0	66.0	$10,368	$1,514	$8,854
Bronson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Ishie Ave	Bronson	32621	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 486-5281	602	31	19.5	74.4%	412 (68.4%)	42 (7.0%)	107 (17.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.3%)	44.9	1221^st of 2256 public elementary schools	45.9%		45.5	1200^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.4%	21	47.0	48.0	59.0	68.0	53.0	41.0	42.0	$10,226	$1,736	$8,490
W. W. Irby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	13505 NW 140th St	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 462-5002	379	28	13.4	66.2%	169 (44.6%)	139 (36.7%)	43 (11.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (6.9%)								(n/a)
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Newberry Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Newberry Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Oak View Middle School
High : Newberry High School

Is Newberry Elementary School a good school?

Newberry Elementary School ranks 942^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Newberry Elementary School in?

Alachua

How many students attend Newberry Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 661 students attended Newberry Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Newberry Elementary School?

Students at Newberry Elementary School are 53% White, 23% African American, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

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