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Caring & Sharing Learning School vs. Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Caring & Sharing Learning School
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
2525 School House Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Caring & Sharing Learning School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Caring & Sharing Learning School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Serving 699 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
320 students
699 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Caring & Sharing Learning School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Caring & Sharing Learning School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Caring & Sharing Learning School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Caring & Sharing Learning School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alachua School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alachua School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#511 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
#510 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Caring & Sharing Learning School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in FL)
74%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Caring & Sharing Learning School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alachua School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alachua School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in FL)
71%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Caring & Sharing Learning School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alachua School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alachua School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 20% in FL)
55-59%
(Top 30% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Caring & Sharing Learning School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alachua School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alachua School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Caring & Sharing Learning School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
16
Kindergarten Students
52
93
Grade 1 Students
44
118
Grade 2 Students
54
110
Grade 3 Students
45
126
Grade 4 Students
48
127
Grade 5 Students
37
109

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
13%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Caring & Sharing Learning School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
93%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Caring & Sharing Learning School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Caring & Sharing Learning School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Caring & Sharing Learning School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Caring & Sharing Learning School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alachua School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alachua School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Caring & Sharing Learning School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alachua School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alachua School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Caring & Sharing Learning School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alachua School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alachua School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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