W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School

Students play basketball at W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School.

Students play on the jungle gym at W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School.

W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School boasts newly constructed building for updated learning.

W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade 1-5

1250 NE 18th Ave, Gainesville, FL

Alachua County Public Schools

444 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Jaquatte Rolle

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
27%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

27%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

28.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

203:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Black

78.7%

Hispanic

7.5%

White

7.1%

Two or more races

6.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/2/2019

1/10 it is the WORST school in Alachua County Point Blank Period!!!!!

1.0 parent

6/12/2018

I would not send my worst enemy to this school. They almost destroyed my son through bullying and discrimination. This school should be closed.

1.0 parent

6/26/2012

This is the worst school I have ever sent my children too. Had an issue with the school back in 1999 and had to have my son tranfered to another school. Then my youngest daughter had a horrid teacher and the principal would do nothing about it, not even return my phone calls. I ended up having to ta...

5.0 parent

7/13/2010

My daughter has attended Metcalfe for the last 3 years. Metcalfe is a great elementary school and I would highly recommend it to anyone. It is a small school and everyone seems to know all of the kids. The teachers are incredibly patient with the kids and everyone is very caring and vested in the ki...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School

Pre-K to 12th
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A.Quinn Jones Center

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Sidney Lanier Center

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Florida Alachua County Gainesville 32609

W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 1-5 in Gainesville, FL and is served by the Alachua County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 444 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School, A.Quinn Jones Center, Sidney Lanier Center, and more. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School.

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