Meadowbrook Elementary School

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Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks 574 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Meadowbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gainesville, Florida, serving 848 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Alachua school district, which is ranked 43 out of 68 districts in the state, Meadowbrook stands out as a high-performing institution that consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments.

Meadowbrook Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, significantly outpacing the Alachua district and the state of Florida. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, Meadowbrook had a 71% proficiency rate, compared to 56% for the district and 55% for the state. The school's strong academic performance has earned it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools. Additionally, Meadowbrook's diverse student population, with 51.77% White, 17.69% African American, 13.92% Hispanic, and 8.14% Asian students, provides a rich and inclusive learning environment.

When compared to nearby schools, such as C.W. Norton Elementary School, Littlewood Elementary School, and Kimball Wiles Elementary School, Meadowbrook stands out for its academic excellence, statewide recognition, and relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, which remains lower than the state average and some of the nearby schools. These factors make Meadowbrook Elementary an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality elementary education for their children in the Gainesville area.

Detail:

Public K-5

11525 NW 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606

(352) 333-2828

District: Alachua

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,962

Students who attend Meadowbrook Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fort Clarke Middle School
High:	F. W. Buchholz High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 848

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.8%

African American:

17.7%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks better than 74.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 10^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.92. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Meadowbrook Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.8%), African American (17.7%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary School is 17.6. 19 elementary schools in the Alachua School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Meadowbrook Elementary School employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadowbrook Elementary School is $8,962. 26 elementary schools in the Alachua School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	76.81	448^th	2087	78.5%
2017	78.06	426^th	2112	79.8%
2018	86.32	243^rd	2118	88.5%
2019	90.21	149^th	2182	93.2%
2021	84.66	306^th	2247	86.4%
2022	75.63	511^th	2219	77.0%
2023	75.57	496^th	2240	77.9%
2024	72.92	574^th	2256	74.6%

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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 Meadowbrook Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	341	94	36	67	0	0	43	581
2014	399	140	38	74	3	1	55	710
2015	409	138	44	77	2	1	63	734
2016	446	165	47	85	1	1	70	815
2017	441	156	54	91	0	1	67	810
2018	471	158	50	89	0	1	67	836
2019	477	151	59	76	0	1	68	832
2020	504	160	62	77	0	1	72	876
2021	444	146	63	83	0	0	58	794
2022	436	134	69	106	0	0	59	804
2023	439	150	69	118	0	0	72	848

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 Meadowbrook Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	581	39.0	14.8	32.4
2014	710	46.0	15.4	39.2
2015	734	52.0	14.1	37.6
2016	815	55.0	14.8	35.8
2017	810	48.0	16.8	35.9
2018	836	56.0	14.9	34.9
2019	832	55.0	15.1	33.2
2020	876	54.5	16.0	30.9
2021	794	52.5	15.1	26.8
2022	804	55.0	14.6	25.4
2023	848	48.0	17.6	33.7

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 Meadowbrook Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	581	39.0	14.8	32.4
2014	710	46.0	15.4	39.2
2015	734	52.0	14.1	37.6
2016	815	55.0	14.8	35.8
2017	810	48.0	16.8	35.9
2018	836	56.0	14.9	34.9
2019	832	55.0	15.1	33.2
2020	876	54.5	16.0	30.9
2021	794	52.5	15.1	26.8
2022	804	55.0	14.6	25.4
2023	848	48.0	17.6	33.7

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 Meadowbrook Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$521 (6.7%)	$7,282 (93.3%)	$7,803
2019	$537 (6.6%)	$7,561 (93.4%)	$8,098
2020	$481 (6.0%)	$7,506 (94.0%)	$7,986
2021	$778 (8.7%)	$8,183 (91.3%)	$8,960
2022	$851 (9.4%)	$8,164 (90.6%)	$9,014
2023	$905 (10.1%)	$8,055 (89.9%)	$8,962

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadowbrook 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 149^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 496^th of 2240 Elementary schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	82	66	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	57	50	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	83	77	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	58	52	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	77	68	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	84	74	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	60	58	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	79	61	18%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	81	64	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	57	48	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	80	63	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	832	848	1.9%
African American	151	150	0.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	59	69	16.9%
Hispanic	76	118	55.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	477	439	8%
Two or More Races	68	72	5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.2%	33.7%	0.6%

Schools Near Meadowbrook 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowbrook Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Meadowbrook Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Fort Clarke Middle School
High : F. W. Buchholz High School

What is the racial makeup of Meadowbrook Elementary School?

Students at Meadowbrook Elementary School are 52% White, 18% African American, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

What district is Meadowbrook Elementary School in?

Alachua

How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 848 students attended Meadowbrook Elementary School.

Is Meadowbrook Elementary School a good school?

Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks 574^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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