W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1250 NE 18th Ave
       Gainesville, FL  32609-3893


(352) 955-6713

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
2201st of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,663 Help


Students who attend W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Eastside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  478

Racial breakdown:

African American:
78.7%
Hispanic:
7.5%
White:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Compare Details W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School ranks worse than 98.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (78.7%), Hispanic (7.5%), White (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School is 18.3. 23 elementary schools in the Alachua School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School is $15,663, which is the 2nd highest among 29 elementary schools in the Alachua School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Alachua:

SchoolDigger ranks Alachua 32nd of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 4.86 1643rd 1688 2.7%
2007 1.73 1771st 1786 0.8%
2008 16.17 1582nd 1789 11.6%
2009 6.93 1777th 1847 3.8%
2010 13.76 1749th 1919 8.9%
2011 12.09 1829th 1985 7.9%
2012 5.65 1942nd 1984 2.1%
2013 14.96 1841st 2029 9.3%
2014 16.01 1846th 2064 10.6%
2016 17.95 1786th 2087 14.4%
2017 12.69 1952nd 2112 7.6%
2018 10.21 1992nd 2118 5.9%
2019 21.50 1800th 2182 17.5%
2021 22.59 1761st 2247 21.6%
2022 8.29 2129th 2219 4.1%
2023 5.30 2199th 2240 1.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 358 206 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 575
1989 356 220 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 589
1990 360 241 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 617
1991 293 267 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1992 282 289 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 580
1993 293 319 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 622
1994 273 327 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 614
1995 235 383 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 632
1996 235 383 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 632
1997 232 427 5 19 2 n/a n/a 0 685
1998 227 464 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1999 190 445 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2000 155 442 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2001 142 426 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2002 101 437 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2003 101 437 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2004 88 437 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2005 65 433 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2006 71 416 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2007 51 327 2 21 1 n/a n/a 21 423
2008 57 320 1 19 0 n/a n/a 26 423
2009 53 354 5 16 1 n/a n/a 29 458
2010 55 424 2 18 1 n/a n/a 31 531
2011 41 370 1 16 1 0 22 0 451
2012 33 405 2 11 0 0 20 0 471
2013 29 334 1 10 0 0 11 0 385
2014 25 344 2 9 1 1 16 0 398
2015 36 481 2 7 2 1 12 0 541
2016 22 265 2 5 1 1 4 0 300
2017 19 272 2 8 0 1 14 0 316
2018 14 224 2 6 1 0 10 0 257
2019 9 184 1 5 1 0 10 0 210
2020 9 168 1 6 1 0 11 0 196
2021 7 177 1 2 1 0 13 0 201
2022 14 201 2 9 1 0 16 0 243
2023 34 376 1 36 0 1 30 0 478

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 575 34.0 16.9 42.3
1989 589 37.0 15.9 42.6
1990 617 37.0 16.6 48.3
1991 577 35.0 16.4 55.1
1992 580 34.0 17.0 47.2
1993 622 38.0 16.4 51.8
1994 614 40.0 15.4 57.2
1995 632 40.0 15.8 63.3
1996 632 40.0 15.8 63.3
1997 685 43.0 15.9 63.2
1998 703 44.0 16.0 65.3
1999 651 45.0 14.5 79.1
2000 613 47.0 13.0 82.9
2001 583 44.0 13.3 82
2002 550 42.0 13.1 87.8
2003 550 42.0 13.1 87.8
2004 534 40.0 13.4 94.6
2005 511 33.0 15.5 92.6
2006 506 34.0 14.9 88.9
2007 423 30.0 14.1 90.5
2008 423 30.0 14.1 94
2009 458 34.6 15.8 97.7
2010 531 32.5 16.3 100.2
2011 451 33.0 13.6 88.7
2012 471 33.0 14.2 90.7
2013 385 28.0 13.7 93.8
2014 398 27.0 14.7 94.5
2015 541 37.0 14.6 84.7
2016 300 26.0 11.5 84.7
2017 316 21.0 15.0 83.5
2018 257 25.0 10.2 97.7
2019 210 12.0 17.5 82.9
2020 196 12.0 16.3 83.2
2021 201 13.5 14.8 90.5
2022 243 19.5 12.4 88.1
2023 478 26.0 18.3 88.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 575 34.0 16.9 42.3
1989 589 37.0 15.9 42.6
1990 617 37.0 16.6 48.3
1991 577 35.0 16.4 55.1
1992 580 34.0 17.0 47.2
1993 622 38.0 16.4 51.8
1994 614 40.0 15.4 57.2
1995 632 40.0 15.8 63.3
1996 632 40.0 15.8 63.3
1997 685 43.0 15.9 63.2
1998 703 44.0 16.0 65.3
1999 651 45.0 14.5 79.1
2000 613 47.0 13.0 82.9
2001 583 44.0 13.3 82
2002 550 42.0 13.1 87.8
2003 550 42.0 13.1 87.8
2004 534 40.0 13.4 94.6
2005 511 33.0 15.5 92.6
2006 506 34.0 14.9 88.9
2007 423 30.0 14.1 90.5
2008 423 30.0 14.1 94
2009 458 34.6 15.8 97.7
2010 531 32.5 16.3 100.2
2011 451 33.0 13.6 88.7
2012 471 33.0 14.2 90.7
2013 385 28.0 13.7 93.8
2014 398 27.0 14.7 94.5
2015 541 37.0 14.6 84.7
2016 300 26.0 11.5 84.7
2017 316 21.0 15.0 83.5
2018 257 25.0 10.2 97.7
2019 210 12.0 17.5 82.9
2020 196 12.0 16.3 83.2
2021 201 13.5 14.8 90.5
2022 243 19.5 12.4 88.1
2023 478 26.0 18.3 88.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,605 (11.7%) $12,127 (88.3%) $13,732
2019 $1,789 (12.1%) $13,029 (87.9%) $14,818
2020 $1,382 (8.6%) $14,700 (91.4%) $16,082
2021 $2,725 (14.9%) $15,504 (85.1%) $18,228
2022 $2,445 (15.6%) $13,218 (84.4%) $15,663

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1800th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2199th of 2240 Elementary schools
 15.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School)2226
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5750
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School)5617
 39%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5852
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School)3230
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School)3743
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)6058
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School)3521
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5551
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School)5323
 30%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5748
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School)4322
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Alachua)5551
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students210478
 127.6%
African American184376
 104.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic536
 620%
Pacific Islander01
White934
 277.8%
Two or More Races1030
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.9%88.5%
 5.6%


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Students at W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School are 79% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% White, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School.

Students who attend W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Eastside High School

W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.8% of Florida elementary schools.


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