School overview
At a glance
Reported students
902
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
51.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 2,225 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
372
HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL: 902 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in HIGH SPRINGS. It is one of 61 current school records connected to ALACHUA. NCES reports 902 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,225 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.6%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.88
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.1%
- Hispanic13.6%
- Black10.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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