Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Archer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Archer Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
Archer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Archer Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1383 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
25%
21%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Archer Elementary School is ranked #1383 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Archer Elementary School often compared to?
Archer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kimball Wiles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Archer Elementary School?
457 students attend Archer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Archer Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Archer Elementary School?
Archer Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Archer Elementary School offer ?
Archer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Archer Elementary School part of?
Archer Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.
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June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
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