Expressions Learning Arts Academy

Summary:

Expressions Learning Arts Academy is a public charter elementary school in Gainesville, Florida, serving 84 students in grades K-5. 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.

Expressions Learning Arts Academy consistently outperforms the Alachua district and the state of Florida in academic proficiency, with 92% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56% in the district and 55% statewide. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 48.81% White, 11.9% African American, 11.9% Hispanic, 7.14% Asian, and 16.67% two or more races, which is more balanced than nearby schools like Kimball Wiles Elementary and W.A. Metcalfe Elementary. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 24.1% in the 2022-2023 school year, it is still lower than the nearby schools.

Expressions Learning Arts Academy's ability to achieve high academic performance with relatively lower spending per student, at $9,121 compared to the nearby schools' range of $10,368 to $13,386, suggests that the school may be efficiently allocating its resources and implementing effective instructional practices. This level of academic excellence, coupled with the school's diverse student population and efficient resource utilization, makes Expressions Learning Arts Academy a standout public charter school within the Alachua school district.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 5408 SW 13th St
       Gainesville, FL  32608


(352) 373-5223

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
346th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,121 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  84

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.8%
Two or more races:
16.7%
African American:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Expressions Learning Arts Academy ranks better than 84.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2nd 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 82.66. (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 Racial makeup is: White (48.8%), two or more races (16.7%), African American (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Expressions Learning Arts Academy is 10.1, which is the lowest among 33 elementary schools in the Alachua School District! (See more...)
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Compare Expressions Learning Arts Academy employs 8.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Expressions Learning Arts Academy is $9,121. 25 elementary schools in the Alachua School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Expressions Learning Arts Academy 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 Expressions Learning Arts Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.47 611th 1688 63.8%
2007 92.44 57th 1786 96.8%
2008 90.11 105th 1789 94.1%
2009 91.24 78th 1847 95.8%
2010 94.37 27th 1919 98.6%
2011 84.85 231st 1985 88.4%
2012 92.08 96th 1984 95.2%
2013 79.64 358th 2029 82.4%
2014 82.67 320th 2064 84.5%
2016 93.13 89th 2087 95.7%
2017 79.92 378th 2112 82.1%
2018 90.53 138th 2118 93.5%
2019 96.74 15th 2182 99.3%
2021 86.77 270th 2247 88.0%
2022 95.95 32nd 2219 98.6%
2023 89.17 188th 2240 91.6%
2024 82.66 346th 2256 84.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Expressions Learning Arts Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 36 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2001 47 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2002 59 8 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2003 59 8 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2004 59 5 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2005 62 5 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2006 58 2 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2007 62 3 4 6 0 n/a n/a 8 83
2008 67 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 8 83
2009 66 1 5 7 0 n/a n/a 7 86
2010 68 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 8 86
2011 69 2 0 8 0 0 9 0 88
2012 66 3 2 9 0 1 7 0 88
2013 69 1 2 9 0 1 7 0 89
2014 69 2 2 10 0 1 8 0 92
2015 65 2 3 14 0 0 9 0 93
2016 58 4 5 13 0 0 5 0 85
2017 65 3 4 16 0 0 4 0 92
2018 58 5 4 17 0 0 4 0 88
2019 53 6 8 14 0 0 4 0 85
2020 49 10 7 17 1 0 11 0 95
2021 43 10 4 12 1 1 11 0 82
2022 42 7 4 13 1 2 12 0 81
2023 41 10 6 10 1 2 14 0 84

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 Expressions Learning Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 40 0.0 0.0 30
2001 53 0.0 0.0 41.5
2002 75 7.0 10.7 60
2003 75 7.0 10.7 60
2004 76 6.0 12.7 61.8
2005 78 6.0 13.0 48.7
2006 76 6.0 12.7 43.4
2007 83 6.0 13.8 46.7
2008 83 n/a n/a 36
2009 86 8.4 12.3 17.7
2010 86 7.0 12.2 19.2
2011 88 7.8 11.2 17
2012 88 7.8 11.2 9.1
2013 89 10.0 8.9 16.9
2014 92 10.0 9.2 15.2
2015 93 9.0 10.3 22.6
2016 85 8.0 10.6 20
2017 92 n/a n/a 16.3
2018 88 n/a n/a 22.7
2019 85 n/a n/a 24.7
2020 95 8.7 10.9 22.1
2021 82 8.7 9.4 31.7
2022 81 9.4 8.6 25.9
2023 84 8.3 10.1 35.7

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 Expressions Learning Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 40 0.0 0.0 30
2001 53 0.0 0.0 41.5
2002 75 7.0 10.7 60
2003 75 7.0 10.7 60
2004 76 6.0 12.7 61.8
2005 78 6.0 13.0 48.7
2006 76 6.0 12.7 43.4
2007 83 6.0 13.8 46.7
2008 83 n/a n/a 36
2009 86 8.4 12.3 17.7
2010 86 7.0 12.2 19.2
2011 88 7.8 11.2 17
2012 88 7.8 11.2 9.1
2013 89 10.0 8.9 16.9
2014 92 10.0 9.2 15.2
2015 93 9.0 10.3 22.6
2016 85 8.0 10.6 20
2017 92 n/a n/a 16.3
2018 88 n/a n/a 22.7
2019 85 n/a n/a 24.7
2020 95 8.7 10.9 22.1
2021 82 8.7 9.4 31.7
2022 81 9.4 8.6 25.9
2023 84 8.3 10.1 35.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Expressions Learning Arts Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $782 (11.9%) $5,782 (88.1%) $6,564
2019 $00 (0.0%) $8,298 (100.0%) $8,298
2020 $00 (0.0%) $20,153 (100.0%) $20,153
2021 $84 (0.9%) $9,358 (99.1%) $9,442
2022 $540 (6.3%) $8,094 (93.7%) $8,635
2023 $854 (9.4%) $8,266 (90.6%) $9,121

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Expressions Learning Arts Academy

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 15th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 188th of 2240 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Expressions Learning Arts Academy)100100
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5750
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Expressions Learning Arts Academy)87100
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5852
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Expressions Learning Arts Academy)100100
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Expressions Learning Arts Academy)8691
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)6058
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Expressions Learning Arts Academy)10087
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5551
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Expressions Learning Arts Academy)10073
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5748
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Expressions Learning Arts Academy)10083
 17%
   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 Students8584
 1.2%
African American610
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian86
 25%
Hispanic1410
 28.6%
Pacific Islander02
White5341
 22.6%
Two or More Races414
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.7%35.7%
 11%


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Expressions Learning Arts Academy ranks 346th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Expressions Learning Arts Academy are 49% White, 17% Two or more races, 12% African American, 12% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended Expressions Learning Arts Academy.


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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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