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Boulware Springs Charter

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Boulware Springs Charter ranks 570 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

570^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Boulware Springs Charter is a small, high-performing K-5 elementary school in Gainesville, FL, serving 171 students within the Alachua school district. This school stands out as a remarkable academic success story, consistently earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 25-30% of all elementary schools in Florida, despite serving a student population where over half qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most striking difference between Boulware Springs and its nearby neighbors is its exceptional academic performance and dramatically lower chronic absenteeism. In the 2025-2026 school year, Boulware Springs exceeded the district average in every tested subject and grade level—for example, 84% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA compared to the district's 56%. The contrast with its closest neighbor, W. A. Metcalfe Elementary (just 0.3 miles away), is stark: Boulware Springs scored 71% proficient in 5th Grade Math versus Metcalfe's 27%. Similarly, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary (0.75 miles away) scored in the bottom 1% of the state. Perhaps most telling is chronic absenteeism: Boulware Springs had a rate of just 17.6%, while Rawlings had 62.6% and Metcalfe had 53.3%. This low absenteeism is a strong indicator of high student and family engagement, which directly drives academic success.

Boulware Springs achieves these outstanding results with remarkable efficiency, spending only $9,725 per student—significantly less than nearby schools like Lake Forest Elementary ($18,656) and Stephen Foster Elementary ($13,250). With only 171 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1, the school likely benefits from a close-knit community that allows for personalized attention and strong relationships. This school provides a powerful example of how a focused, efficient approach can overcome socioeconomic challenges to deliver an excellent education for every child.

171

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

56.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1303 NE 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609

(352) 244-9732

District: Alachua

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.6%

White:

21.6%

Hispanic:

11.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 84th percentile in 2023 → 75th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (71% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Alachua

✓Above the Florida median (75th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 84th-percentile peak (2023) to 75th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg56%

Florida avg62%

570^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 19 pts since 2017

From top 44% (2017) to top 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^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	72.2	570 of 2240	74.6%	★★★★☆
2025	69.8	648 of 2258	71.3%	★★★★☆
2024	75.6	513 of 2256	77.3%	★★★★☆
2023	82.6	354 of 2240	84.2%	★★★★☆
2022	64.1	758 of 2219	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	81.0	405 of 2247	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	64.8	741 of 2182	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.1	754 of 2118	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.7	939 of 2112	55.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts74%+14 vs state

Math68%+4 vs state

Science68%+8 vs state

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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
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
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
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
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)
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
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%)	68.4	667^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.2%		70.7	619^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.6%	48	57.0	64.0	75.0	72.0	62.0	83.0	73.0
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%)	2.1	2221^st of 2240 public elementary schools	0.8%		11.5	2112^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.5%	109	24.0	26.0	20.0	31.0	23.0	23.0	27.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Boulware Springs Charter

How many students attend Boulware Springs Charter?

In the 2024-25 school year, 171 students attended Boulware Springs Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Boulware Springs Charter?

Students at Boulware Springs Charter are 60% African American, 22% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Boulware Springs Charter in?

Alachua

Is Boulware Springs Charter a good school?

Boulware Springs Charter ranks 570^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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