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Boulware Springs Charter

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Boulware Springs Charter ranks 648 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

648^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Boulware Springs Charter is an elementary school located in Gainesville, Florida, serving 158 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Alachua District, which is ranked 45 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Boulware Springs Charter consistently outperforms the Alachua District and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 67% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54% in the district and 57% statewide. In 5th-grade Math, 86% of Boulware Springs Charter students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the 50% in the district and 57% statewide. However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.6% to 31.6% over the past few years, which may impact student learning and academic outcomes. Additionally, Boulware Springs Charter serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.13% to 66.46% over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools in the Alachua District, such as Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary, Stephen Foster Elementary School, and Joseph Williams Elementary School, Boulware Springs Charter outperforms them in academic achievement, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. The nearby schools also have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and higher chronic absenteeism rates, indicating that Boulware Springs Charter is providing a more effective educational experience for its students despite serving a population with similar socioeconomic challenges.

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: Improving — 56th percentile in 2017 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (67% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2017

✓Above the Florida median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 12 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg53%

Florida avg58%

648^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 16 pts since 2017

From top 44% (2017) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th 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	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 (2024-2025) ?

Math78%+17 vs state

English Language Arts63%+7 vs state

Science43%-12 vs state

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Schools Near Boulware Springs Charter

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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
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%)	69.8	648^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.3%		75.6	513^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.3%	135	67.0	66.0	52.0	73.0	77.0	86.0	43.0
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
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%)	2.9	2235^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.0%		4.3	2229^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.2%	6	29.0	19.0	25.0	21.0	11.0	13.0	18.0
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%)	41.2	1324^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.4%		36.8	1436^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.3%	112	62.0	50.0	50.0	62.0	35.0	50.0	38.0
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%)	18.7	1957^th of 2258 public elementary schools	13.3%		30.2	1612^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.5%	345	38.0	46.0	44.0	36.0	43.0	37.0	33.0
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%)	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
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
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 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.

How many students attend Boulware Springs Charter?

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

What district is Boulware Springs Charter in?

Alachua

Is Boulware Springs Charter a good school?

Boulware Springs Charter ranks 648^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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