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W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1250 NE 18th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609 · (352) 955-6713 · Part of Alachua County School District
Students
463
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
87%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 30 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 130.3% since 2020
- Next stop for Waldo kids: 21 middle schools
On the path
Where Waldo kids come from and go next.
K–5W. A. Metcalfe Elementary SchoolYou are here
821 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency37%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 52.1%
Location
Directions ↗
1250 NE 18th Ave, Gainesville
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten78
Grade 167
Grade 271
Grade 391
Grade 482
Grade 574
Enrollment over time
201’20
243’21
478’22
444’23
463’24
Up 130.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 80%Hispanic 7%Two or more races 6%White 5%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.