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Anchor School (Closed 2008)

312 Nw 16th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Anchor School serves 65 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
37%
Black
83%
21%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Anchor School?
65 students attend Anchor School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Anchor School students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anchor School?
Anchor School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Anchor School offer ?
Anchor School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Anchor School part of?
Anchor School is part of Alachua School District.

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