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Lake Forest Elementary School

Gainesville, Florida · Grades K to 5 · Alachua

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About Lake Forest Elementary School

Lake Forest Elementary School is a public school in Gainesville, Florida, serving kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 268 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Gainesville. There are about 14.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (19 teachers in all). It is one of 58 schools in Alachua School District. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a midsize metro area, in Alachua County. Families comparing options will find 27 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	4401 Se 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Phone	(352) 955-6710
School district	Alachua
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	268
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	19
Students per teacher	14.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, midsize, Alachua County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120003000005). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Passage Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 11Gainesville · 0.5 mi Eastside High SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 12Gainesville · 0.5 mi Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Gainesville · 1.1 mi Hospital HomeboundPublic · Grades K to 12Gainesville · 1.8 mi Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention CenterPublic · Grades 6 to 12Gainesville · 2.2 mi Alachua County JailPublic · Grades 6 to 12Gainesville · 2.2 mi Joseph Williams Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Gainesville · 2.3 mi Abraham Lincoln Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Gainesville · 2.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Lake Forest Elementary School serve?

Lake Forest Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Lake Forest Elementary School?

Lake Forest Elementary School reported 268 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Elementary School?

About 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 268 students and 19 teachers in federal data.

Is Lake Forest Elementary School a public or charter school?

Lake Forest Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Lake Forest Elementary School in?

Lake Forest Elementary School is part of Alachua School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/alachua-school-district/

Where is Lake Forest Elementary School located?

Lake Forest Elementary School is at 4401 Se 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641. The phone number is (352) 955-6710.

How many other schools are near Lake Forest Elementary School?

There are 27 other schools within 5 miles of Lake Forest Elementary School in our directory.