Boulware Springs Charter

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Boulware Springs Charter ranks 513 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Boulware Springs Charter is an elementary public charter school in Gainesville, Florida, serving 158 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Alachua District, which is ranked 43 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Boulware Springs Charter consistently outperforms the Alachua District and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 67% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56% in the district and 55% statewide. In math, an impressive 89% of 3rd graders at Boulware Springs Charter were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (54%) and the state (60%). The school also had a higher 5th-grade science proficiency rate than the district and state averages. Boulware Springs Charter has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American students (58.86%) and a lower percentage of white students (26.58%) compared to nearby schools. While the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, the most recent data shows a significant decrease to 11.4% in 2022-2023. Additionally, Boulware Springs Charter serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 60.13% to 61.78% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby public schools, such as Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary, Stephen Foster Elementary, and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary, Boulware Springs Charter consistently outperforms them in academic achievement. The charter school also has a higher percentage of African American students and a greater proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to some of the nearby public schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

1303 NE 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609

(352) 244-9732

District: Alachua

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,407

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 158

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.9%

White:

26.6%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Boulware Springs Charter ranks better than 77.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.61. (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: African American (58.9%), White (26.6%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boulware Springs Charter is 13.1, which is the 2^nd best among 28 elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Boulware Springs Charter employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boulware Springs Charter is $9,407. 23 elementary schools in the Alachua School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Boulware Springs Charter 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 Boulware Springs Charter

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	54.71	939^th	2112	55.5%
2018	63.06	754^th	2118	64.4%
2019	64.76	741^st	2182	66.0%
2021	80.99	405^th	2247	82.0%
2022	64.06	758^th	2219	65.8%
2023	82.64	354^th	2240	84.2%
2024	75.61	513^th	2256	77.3%

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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 Boulware Springs Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	20	79	0	5	6	110
2016	25	100	0	7	12	144
2017	26	102	0	13	15	156
2018	24	115	0	12	13	164
2019	27	106	2	14	10	159
2020	30	106	2	12	9	159
2021	32	105	0	7	8	152
2022	34	104	1	7	11	157
2023	42	93	2	9	12	158

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 Boulware Springs Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	110	9.0	12.2	74.5
2016	144	10.0	14.4	62.5
2017	156	9.0	17.3	67.3
2018	164	n/a	n/a	86
2019	159	n/a	n/a	73
2020	159	10.0	15.9	69.8
2021	152	9.0	16.8	61.2
2022	157	11.0	14.2	61.8
2023	158	12.0	13.1	60.1

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 Boulware Springs Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	110	9.0	12.2	74.5
2016	144	10.0	14.4	62.5
2017	156	9.0	17.3	67.3
2018	164	n/a	n/a	86
2019	159	n/a	n/a	73
2020	159	10.0	15.9	69.8
2021	152	9.0	16.8	61.2
2022	157	11.0	14.2	61.8
2023	158	12.0	13.1	60.1

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 Boulware Springs Charter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$15 (0.2%)	$6,909 (99.8%)	$6,924
2019	$967 (13.1%)	$6,396 (86.9%)	$7,363
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,872 (100.0%)	$7,872
2021	$1,423 (17.0%)	$6,960 (83.0%)	$8,384
2022	$2,185 (21.0%)	$8,207 (79.0%)	$10,391
2023	$1,296 (13.8%)	$8,110 (86.2%)	$9,407

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boulware Springs Charter

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 741^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 354^th of 2240 Elementary schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boulware Springs Charter)	79	70	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	57	50	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Boulware Springs Charter)	74	74
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	58	52	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boulware Springs Charter)	54	63	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Boulware Springs Charter)	50	71	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	60	58	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boulware Springs Charter)	70	62	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boulware Springs Charter)	81	52	29%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	57	48	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Boulware Springs Charter)	56	55	1%
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	159	158	0.6%
African American	106	93	12.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	14	9	35.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	27	42	55.6%
Two or More Races	10	12	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73%	60.1%	12.8%

Schools Near Boulware Springs Charter

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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
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
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
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
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)
The One Room School House Project	Public, Charter	K-6	4180 NE 15th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 376-4014	177	11	16.0	71.8%	41 (23.2%)	99 (55.9%)	15 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	21 (11.9%)	36.8	1436^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.3%		53.3	1014^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.7%	422	52.0	47.0	35.0	41.0	58.0	65.0	35.0	$8,236	$809	$7,427
Scholars For Success	Public	1-5	2802 NE 8th Ave	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(352) 955-7300	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Boulware Springs Charter

What is the racial makeup of Boulware Springs Charter?

Students at Boulware Springs Charter are 59% African American, 27% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Boulware Springs Charter in?

Alachua

Is Boulware Springs Charter a good school?

Boulware Springs Charter ranks 513^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Boulware Springs Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Boulware Springs Charter.

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