Chaires Elementary School

Chaires Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
4774 Chaires Cross Rd,  Tallahassee, FL
Leon County Schools
4.6
462 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Michelle Prescott
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
55%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
12%
State Average
20%
Science
12%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
473:1

Student Diversity

Male
57%
Female
43%
White
55.9%
Black
26.7%
Two or more races
8.4%
Hispanic
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/4/2025
I've lived in Leon county since I was in elementary. This is BY FAR the best Elementary school. My youngest kids went here for 7 years total and I was always impressed. The teachers and staff stay invested and truly care about every student. They provide extra support based on the individual childs...
5.0 parent
5/18/2022
The best little elementary school in all of Leon County! I cannot begin to express my love for this school. They have the most personable and caring staff who truly are dedicated to helping the whole child! My children are excited each and every day to attend school! The PTO is also very welcoming a...
5.0 parent
1/14/2022
I have had a wonderful experience with Chaires Elementary over the past 20 years. Chaires is truly a small community school that you would expect to find in a small town. Many of the Chaires teachers have dedicated most of their careers to Chaires, and have no intentions of leaving. Chaires is the t...
5.0 other
8/24/2014
I went to Chaires for 6 years and had the best experience their. All of the teachers were nice and taught very well. Chaires is a great environment for children.

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Chaires Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Tallahassee, FL and is served by the Leon County Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 462 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Chaires Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Learn more about what Tallahassee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chaires Elementary School.

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