- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gainesville, FL
Glen Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120003000025
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Springs Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Springs Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Springs Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Glen Springs Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 120003000025 · Gainesville, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 17.2:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Glen Springs Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Glen Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Buchholz
F. W. Buchholz High School
2,416 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
1,825 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,291 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- This school 429
Glen Springs Elementary School
429 students
What this shows Glen Springs Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Springs Elementary School compares
Glen Springs Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Florida - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
African American 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Glen Springs Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Glen Springs Elementary School?
Glen Springs Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Springs Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Springs Elementary School?
42.0% of students at Glen Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Springs Elementary School is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Springs Elementary School?
Glen Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glen Springs Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Springs Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Gainesville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Glen Springs Elementary School, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Gainesville High School (1,825 students), and Eastside High School (1,291 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.