Expressions Learning Arts Academy

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

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:
346^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,121

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 84

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.8%

Two or more races:

16.7%

African American:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Expressions Learning Arts Academy ranks better than 84.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.66. (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 (48.8%), two or more races (16.7%), African American (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Expressions Learning Arts Academy employs 8.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 43^rd 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
2006	64.47	611^th	1688	63.8%
2007	92.44	57^th	1786	96.8%
2008	90.11	105^th	1789	94.1%
2009	91.24	78^th	1847	95.8%
2010	94.37	27^th	1919	98.6%
2011	84.85	231^st	1985	88.4%
2012	92.08	96^th	1984	95.2%
2013	79.64	358^th	2029	82.4%
2014	82.67	320^th	2064	84.5%
2016	93.13	89^th	2087	95.7%
2017	79.92	378^th	2112	82.1%
2018	90.53	138^th	2118	93.5%
2019	96.74	15^th	2182	99.3%
2021	86.77	270^th	2247	88.0%
2022	95.95	32^nd	2219	98.6%
2023	89.17	188^th	2240	91.6%
2024	82.66	346^th	2256	84.7%

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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 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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Expressions Learning Arts Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 15^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 188^th 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)	100	100
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	57	50	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Expressions Learning Arts Academy)	87	100	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	58	52	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Expressions Learning Arts Academy)	100	100
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Expressions Learning Arts Academy)	86	91	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	60	58	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Expressions Learning Arts Academy)	100	87	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Expressions Learning Arts Academy)	100	73	27%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	57	48	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Expressions Learning Arts Academy)	100	83	17%
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	85	84	1.2%
African American	6	10	66.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	8	6	25%
Hispanic	14	10	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	53	41	22.6%
Two or More Races	4	14	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.7%	35.7%	11%

Schools Near Expressions Learning Arts Academy

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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
Expressions Learning Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5408 SW 13th St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 373-5223	84	8	10.1	35.7%	41 (48.8%)	10 (11.9%)	10 (11.9%)	6 (7.1%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)	14 (16.7%)	82.7	346^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.7%		89.2	188^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.6%	158	92.0	73.0	60.0	75.0	64.0	70.0	80.0	$9,121	$854	$8,266
Caring & Sharing Learning School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	1951 SE 4th St	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 372-1004	255	16	15.9	77.6%	3 (1.2%)	234 (91.8%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	59	885^th of 2256 public elementary schools	60.8%		64	754^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.3%	131	74.0	53.0	50.0	91.0	53.0	56.0	32.0	$9,571	$1,549	$8,022
Idylwild Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4601 SW 20th Terrace	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6709	533	29	18.7	77.9%	89 (16.7%)	271 (50.8%)	109 (20.5%)	18 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.4%)	18.6	1938^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.1%		21.1	1870^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.5%	68	36.0	32.0	43.0	43.0	35.0	41.0	36.0	$13,386	$3,003	$10,382
Joseph Williams Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1245 SE 7th Ave	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 955-6719	469	25	19.1	68.9%	38 (8.1%)	305 (65.0%)	23 (4.9%)	68 (14.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.2%)	35.1	1488^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.0%		36.3	1433^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	36.0%	55	40.0	44.0	55.0	38.0	46.0	50.0	50.0	$10,448	$1,742	$8,707
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
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
Early Learning Academy At Duval	Public	PK-K	2106 NE 8th Ave	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6703	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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
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
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	PK, KG-5	2802 NE 8th Ave	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 955-7584	76	1	76.0	46.1%	29 (38.2%)	21 (27.6%)	17 (22.4%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	6 (7.9%)								(n/a)								$9,572	$787	$8,784

Frequently Asked Questions about Expressions Learning Arts Academy

What district is Expressions Learning Arts Academy in?

Alachua

How many students attend Expressions Learning Arts Academy?

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

What is the racial makeup of Expressions Learning Arts Academy?

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.

Is Expressions Learning Arts Academy a good school?

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

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