Boulware Springs Charter

1303 Ne 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 158 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Boulware Springs Charter ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Boulware Springs Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Boulware Springs Charter's student population of 158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Boulware Springs Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulware Springs Charter is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#737 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
65-69%
52%
65-69%
52%
21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
62%
21%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boulware Springs Charter's ranking?
Boulware Springs Charter is ranked #737 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Boulware Springs Charter often compared to?
Boulware Springs Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Expressions Learning Arts Academy, P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Boulware Springs Charter?
158 students attend Boulware Springs Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Boulware Springs Charter students are Black, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boulware Springs Charter?
Boulware Springs Charter has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boulware Springs Charter offer ?
Boulware Springs Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boulware Springs Charter part of?
Boulware Springs Charter is part of Alachua School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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