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Sidney Lanier Center

Gainesville, Florida · Grades K to 12 · Alachua

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About Sidney Lanier Center

Sidney Lanier Center is a public school in Gainesville, Florida, serving kindergarten through grade 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 139 students enrolled. With about 16.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 8.4 students per teacher. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Alachua County. Alachua School District runs 58 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 39 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	312 Nw 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone	(352) 955-6841
School district	Alachua
Grades	K to 12
Students (2024-25)	139
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	16.6
Students per teacher	8.4
Charter school	No
School type	Alternative
Level	Other
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Alachua County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120003000006). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Sidney Lanier Center serve?

Sidney Lanier Center serves kindergarten through grade 12.

How many students attend Sidney Lanier Center?

Sidney Lanier Center reported 139 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney Lanier Center?

About 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 139 students and 16.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Sidney Lanier Center a public or charter school?

Sidney Lanier Center is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Sidney Lanier Center in?

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

Where is Sidney Lanier Center located?

Sidney Lanier Center is at 312 Nw 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The phone number is (352) 955-6841.

How many other schools are near Sidney Lanier Center?

There are 39 other schools within 5 miles of Sidney Lanier Center in our directory.