W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School serves 201 students in grades 1-5.
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2993 out of 3628 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
35%
Black
88%
22%
White
3%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School often compared to?
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School?
201 students attend W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School?
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School offer ?
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School part of?
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.
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