Archer Elementary School

14533 Sw 170th St
Archer, FL 32618
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Archer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Archer Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Archer Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Archer Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#950 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
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61%
48%
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60%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
36%
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Black
22%
21%
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White
59%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Archer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Archer Elementary School's ranking?
Archer Elementary School is ranked #950 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Archer Elementary School often compared to?
Archer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kimball Wiles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Archer Elementary School?
504 students attend Archer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Archer Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Archer Elementary School?
Archer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Archer Elementary School offer ?
Archer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Archer Elementary School part of?
Archer Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.

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Last Day for Students
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First Day for Students
August 12, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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