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Glen Springs Elementary School

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Glen Springs Elementary School ranks 1101 st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

1101^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Glen Springs Elementary School is a K-5 public school in Gainesville, FL, serving 429 students as part of the Alachua school district, and it stands out as a stable, solidly performing school in a diverse educational landscape.

Glen Springs consistently outperforms the district average in nearly every subject and grade level, with a particularly strong early literacy program. For example, 76% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 56%. This places the school in a distinct middle tier, well above struggling schools like W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School, but below top-tier performers like William S. Talbot Elementary School and Boulware Springs Charter. The school also has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.8%, significantly lower than the district average of 31.6% and nearby schools like Littlewood Elementary School (29.6%) and C. W. Norton Elementary School (25.7%), suggesting a strong school culture and effective family engagement.

While Glen Springs excels in early literacy, a concerning trend is a decline in upper-grade math proficiency, with 5th-grade math dropping to 46% in the most recent year, below the district and state averages. The school also demonstrates efficient use of resources, achieving better academic outcomes than schools with higher spending, such as Stephen Foster Elementary School and Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary. Overall, Glen Springs offers a reliable, mid-tier option for families seeking a stable school with strong early literacy and low absenteeism, though parents should be aware of the math performance dip in upper grades.

429

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

38.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2826 NW 31st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605

(352) 955-6708

District: Alachua

Students who attend Glen Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Westwood Middle School
High:	Gainesville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.2%

African American:

25.9%

Hispanic:

13.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 58th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

!Math scores 11 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg56%

Florida avg62%

1,101^st of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 28Elementary Schools in the Alachua

50^th of 70Alachua among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	51.5	1101 of 2240	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.3	966 of 2258	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.8	778 of 2256	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.1	817 of 2240	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.0	1135 of 2219	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.6	1349 of 2247	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.4	1070 of 2182	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.3	813 of 2118	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.6	941 of 2112	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.0	871 of 2087	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	51.4	1000 of 2064	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.4	847 of 2029	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.2	815 of 1984	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.1	754 of 1985	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.2	768 of 1919	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	46.0	1065 of 1847	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	44.4	1060 of 1789	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	48.8	975 of 1786	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	71.5	486 of 1688	71.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts68%+7 vs state

Science64%+4 vs state

Math54%-11 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, January 2, 2015

Glen Springs is a school where kids feel like appreciated, because is a small school, all the teachers know your kid and you, when you are involved in the school activities. friendly teachers and friendly staff. This is the enviroment our Little kids need in their elementary years. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	Total
Glen Springs Elementary School	Public	K-5	2826 NW 31st Ave	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6708	429	29	14.7	38.2%	198 (46.2%)	111 (25.9%)	59 (13.8%)	18 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.8%)	51.5	1101^st of 2240 public elementary schools	50.8%		56.3	966^th of 2258 public elementary schools	57.2%	135	76.0	61.0	65.0	58.0	56.0	46.0	64.0
C. W. Norton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 NW 45th Ave	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6765	540	40	13.5	44.4%	234 (43.3%)	140 (25.9%)	99 (18.3%)	21 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.3%)	43.3	1314^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.3%		42.4	1290^th of 2258 public elementary schools	42.9%	24	63.0	55.0	59.0	56.0	53.0	47.0	68.0
Littlewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1262 NW 31st Drive	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6712	714	50	14.2	45.5%	250 (35.0%)	222 (31.1%)	152 (21.3%)	33 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (8.0%)	53.8	1052^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	53.0%		65	756^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.5%	296	60.0	63.0	63.0	63.0	67.0	61.0	57.0
Stephen Foster Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	3800 NW 6th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 955-6706	403	29	13.9	59.1%	90 (22.3%)	187 (46.4%)	67 (16.6%)	24 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.4%)	17.1	1995^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.9%		18.7	1957^th of 2258 public elementary schools	13.3%	38	36.0	46.0	48.0	30.0	49.0	43.0	48.0
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary	Public	K-5	1912 NW 5th Ave	Gainesville	32603	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6705	501	36	13.7	37.7%	165 (32.9%)	126 (25.1%)	163 (32.5%)	24 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.6%)	27.1	1741^st of 2240 public elementary schools	22.3%		27.6	1708^th of 2258 public elementary schools	24.4%	33	53.0	38.0	55.0	45.0	39.0	50.0	59.0
William S. Talbot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 NW 43rd St	Gainesville	32653	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-6716	573	39	14.8	34.0%	286 (49.9%)	104 (18.2%)	79 (13.8%)	34 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (12.0%)	80.8	369^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.5%		75.1	513^th of 2258 public elementary schools	77.3%	144	75.0	74.0	74.0	65.0	87.0	77.0	83.0
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	K-5	1108 NW 7th Ave	Gainesville	32601	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 955-6840	29	0		44.8%	11 (37.9%)	10 (34.5%)	6 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)
Boulware Springs Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	1303 NE 23rd Ave	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 244-9732	171	14	12.2	56.7%	37 (21.6%)	102 (59.6%)	19 (11.1%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.4%)	72.2	570^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.6%		69.8	648^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.3%	78	84.0	69.0	74.0	68.0	66.0	71.0	68.0
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	3500 NE 15th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 955-6715	312	25	12.4	89.7%	13 (4.2%)	263 (84.3%)	22 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	0.7	2227^th of 2240 public elementary schools	0.6%		2.9	2235^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.0%	8	18.0	24.0	22.0	11.0	20.0	11.0	14.0
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School	Public	K-5	1250 NE 18th Ave	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6713	463	32	14.3	86.6%	24 (5.2%)	371 (80.1%)	34 (7.3%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.3%)	4.9	2200^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.8%		7.5	2189^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.1%	11	40.0	33.0	35.0	26.0	28.0	27.0	17.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Springs Elementary School

What district is Glen Springs Elementary School in?

Alachua

What is the racial makeup of Glen Springs Elementary School?

Students at Glen Springs Elementary School are 46% White, 26% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Glen Springs Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 429 students attended Glen Springs Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Glen Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Glen Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westwood Middle School
High : Gainesville High School

Is Glen Springs Elementary School a good school?

Glen Springs Elementary School ranks 1101^st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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