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Expressions Learning Arts Academy

Public, Charter Grades K-5

196^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Expressions Learning Arts Academy is a public charter elementary school in Gainesville, Florida, serving 78 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Alachua District, which is ranked 45 out of 67 districts in the state.

Expressions Learning Arts Academy consistently outperforms the Alachua District and the state of Florida in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 69% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54% in the district and 57% statewide. In math, 92% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to 55% in the district and 63% statewide. The school has also earned a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of Florida elementary schools in several recent years, including a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2021-2022 school year.

Expressions Learning Arts Academy's success may be attributed to its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8:1 to 10.1:1 in recent years, which is significantly lower than the nearby public schools. While the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, ranging from 15.2% to 31.6%, this is still lower than the nearby public schools, which all had 31.4% chronic absenteeism in the 2023-2024 school year. Overall, Expressions Learning Arts Academy stands out as a high-performing charter school that is consistently delivering strong academic results for its students.

Students ?

8.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

38.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5408 SW 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608

(352) 373-5223

District: Alachua

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

Asian:

14.3%

Hispanic:

13.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 99th percentile in 2019 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (82% vs 59% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Alachua

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 99th-percentile peak (2019) to 91st (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg55%

Florida avg59%

196^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 28Elementary Schools in the Alachua

45^th of 67Alachua 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
2025	89.0	196 of 2258	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	82.7	346 of 2256	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	89.2	188 of 2240	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	95.9	32 of 2219	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	86.8	270 of 2247	88.0%	★★★★☆
2019	96.7	15 of 2182	99.3%	★★★★★
2018	90.5	138 of 2118	93.5%	★★★★★
2017	79.9	378 of 2112	82.1%	★★★★☆
2016	93.1	89 of 2087	95.7%	★★★★★
2014	82.7	320 of 2064	84.5%	★★★★☆
2013	79.6	358 of 2029	82.4%	★★★★☆
2012	92.1	96 of 1984	95.2%	★★★★★
2011	84.8	231 of 1985	88.4%	★★★★☆
2010	94.4	27 of 1919	98.6%	★★★★★
2009	91.2	78 of 1847	95.8%	★★★★★
2008	90.1	105 of 1789	94.1%	★★★★★
2007	92.4	57 of 1786	96.8%	★★★★★
2006	64.5	611 of 1688	63.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math88%+25 vs state

English Language Arts76%+19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Expressions Learning Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5408 SW 13th St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 373-5223	84	10	8.7	38.1%	46 (54.8%)	8 (9.5%)	11 (13.1%)	12 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	6 (7.1%)	89	196^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.3%		82.7	346^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.7%	150	69.0	83.0		92.0	83.0
Idylwild Elementary School	Public	K-5	4601 SW 20th Ter	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6709	627	40	15.6	69.2%	73 (11.6%)	342 (54.5%)	132 (21.1%)	26 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.5%)	12.2	2100^th of 2258 public elementary schools	7.0%		18.6	1938^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.1%	162	37.0	36.0	40.0	34.0	39.0	28.0	30.0
Caring & Sharing Learning School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1951 SE 4th St	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 372-1004	369	18	20.5	65.9%	1 (0.3%)	342 (92.7%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	70.7	619^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.6%		59	885^th of 2256 public elementary schools	60.8%	266	67.0	69.0	48.0	85.0	78.0	75.0	50.0
Joseph Williams Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1245 SE 7th Ave	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 955-6719	398	27	14.7	82.2%	20 (5.0%)	328 (82.4%)	12 (3.0%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.0%)	4.9	2220^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.7%		35.1	1488^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.0%	732	17.0	31.0	33.0	21.0	24.0	26.0	23.0
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%)	27.6	1708^th of 2258 public elementary schools	24.4%		38.5	1379^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.9%	329	39.0	57.0	46.0	37.0	51.0	46.0	40.0
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)
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%)	65	756^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.5%		52.4	1032^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	54.3%	276	68.0	55.0	61.0	71.0	58.0	70.0	63.0
Kimball Wiles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4601 SW 75th St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6955	741	53	14.1	45.2%	269 (36.3%)	172 (23.2%)	141 (19.0%)	97 (13.1%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	56 (7.6%)	60.1	883^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	60.9%		73.3	565^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.0%	318	63.0	60.0	64.0	59.0	62.0	62.0	57.0
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%)	7.5	2189^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.1%		6.3	2209^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.1%	20	23.0	31.0	31.0	35.0	36.0	27.0	30.0
Lake Forest Elementary School	Public	K-5	4401 SE 4th Ave	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6710	268	19	14.1	84.7%	22 (8.2%)	209 (78.0%)	23 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.1%)	11.5	2112^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.5%		21.4	1870^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.1%	242	40.0	33.0	44.0	31.0	15.0	32.0	24.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Expressions Learning Arts Academy

What district is Expressions Learning Arts Academy in?

Alachua

What is the racial makeup of Expressions Learning Arts Academy?

Students at Expressions Learning Arts Academy are 55% White, 14% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Expressions Learning Arts Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 84 students attended Expressions Learning Arts Academy.

Is Expressions Learning Arts Academy a good school?

Yes. Expressions Learning Arts Academy ranks in the top 8.7% of Florida elementary schools.

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