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Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School

Gainesville, Florida · Grades PreK to 5 · Alachua

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About Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School is a public school in Gainesville, Florida, serving pre-K through grade 5. It reported 692 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Gainesville. There are about 16.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (42.4 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. Within 5 miles there are 23 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address2525 School House Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone(352) 333-2825
School districtAlachua
GradesPreK to 5
Students (2024-25)692
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)42.4
Students per teacher16.3
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)Suburb, midsize, Alachua County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120003003530). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

The Rock SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Gainesville · 0.2 miQueen of Peace Catholic AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Gainesville · 0.8 miOak Hall SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Gainesville · 1.2 miGainesville County Day SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 5Gainesville · 1.8 miMyra Terwilliger Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Gainesville · 1.8 miKimball Wiles Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Gainesville · 1.9 miKanapaha Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Gainesville · 2.1 miThe Einstein School Inc.Charter · Grades 2 to 8Gainesville · 2.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School serve?

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School?

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School reported 692 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School?

About 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 692 students and 42.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School a public or charter school?

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School in?

Lawton M. Chiles 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 Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School located?

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School is at 2525 School House Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608. The phone number is (352) 333-2825.

How many other schools are near Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School?

There are 23 other schools within 5 miles of Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School in our directory.

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