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The One Room School House Project

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The One Room School House Project ranks 808 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

808^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

The One Room School House Project is a small K-5 elementary school in Gainesville, FL, serving 176 students within the Alachua school district. This school stands out as a remarkable "bright spot" in its community, achieving a state ranking in the 64th percentile for 2025-2026—its highest in over a decade—despite over 70% of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. This performance is especially notable when compared to nearby schools with similar economic challenges, such as W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School (2nd percentile) and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School (1st percentile), which are among the lowest-performing in the state.

Academically, the school excels across the board. In the most recent testing year, it outperformed both the district and state averages in every single grade level for English Language Arts (ELA). For example, 83% of its 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 56% in the district and 60% statewide. In math, the school matched or exceeded the district average in 3rd and 4th grades. This success is not due to smaller class sizes—its student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is actually higher than many lower-performing peers—but rather points to effective teaching and a strong school culture. The school also manages chronic absenteeism better than its neighbors, with rates dropping as low as 14.8% in 2021-2022, a stark contrast to Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School (62.6%) and Lake Forest Elementary School (46.4%).

What makes this school even more impressive is its cost-effectiveness. With per-student spending of $9,613, it achieves far superior results while spending significantly less than nearby schools like Stephen Foster Elementary School ($13,250) and Lake Forest Elementary School ($18,656). The school's recent, sustained improvement—jumping from the 36th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 64th percentile in 2025-2026—demonstrates that strategic changes are having a powerful impact. For parents seeking a school that consistently delivers high academic results despite economic challenges, The One Room School House Project is a standout choice in the Gainesville area.

176

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

71%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4180 NE 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609

(352) 376-4014

District: Alachua

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.1%

White:

21.6%

Two or more races:

12.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 62nd percentile in 2016 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (67% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (64th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg56%

Florida avg62%

808^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^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	63.2	808 of 2240	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.2	1324 of 2258	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.8	1436 of 2256	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.3	1014 of 2240	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.6	956 of 2219	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.8	1197 of 2247	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.1	1288 of 2182	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.5	1014 of 2118	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.0	1208 of 2112	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	61.2	795 of 2087	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	39.4	1272 of 2064	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.3	743 of 2029	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.5	810 of 1984	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	87.6	168 of 1985	91.5%	★★★★★
2010	78.9	345 of 1919	82.0%	★★★★☆
2009	85.4	208 of 1847	88.7%	★★★★☆
2008	64.1	666 of 1789	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	91.0	79 of 1786	95.6%	★★★★★
2006	64.7	603 of 1688	64.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts71%+11 vs state

Math65%~ state avg

Science61%~ state avg

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by a parent
Sunday, May 29, 2011

This school is awesome. It is the number one performing school in the district. My family is so lucky. 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
The One Room School House Project	Public, Charter	K-5	4180 NE 15th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 376-4014	176	11	16.0	71.0%	38 (21.6%)	104 (59.1%)	11 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	22 (12.5%)	63.2	808^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.9%		41.2	1324^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.4%	516	83.0	68.0	61.0	83.0	61.0	50.0	61.0
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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%)	3.8	2209^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.4%		4.9	2220^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.7%	11	13.0	25.0	35.0	10.0	16.0	32.0	38.0
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about The One Room School House Project

What is the racial makeup of The One Room School House Project?

Students at The One Room School House Project are 59% African American, 22% White, 13% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Is The One Room School House Project a good school?

The One Room School House Project ranks 808^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is The One Room School House Project in?

Alachua

How many students attend The One Room School House Project?

In the 2024-25 school year, 176 students attended The One Room School House Project.

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