- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, FL
W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003000008
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 22
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School ranks #3 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 120003000008 · Gainesville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 17.8:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
W. a. Metcalfe 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 463
W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School
463 students
What this shows W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School compares
W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 62% in Florida - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 6.3%
White 5.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School is less 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 W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. a. Metcalfe 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 other 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 (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School
How many students attend W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School?
W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School?
85.8% of students at W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School is African American at 80.1% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School?
W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, W. a. Metcalfe Elementary School ranks #3 of 22 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 schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides W. a. Metcalfe 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.