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Gilchrist Elementary School

1301 Timberlane Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 864 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilchrist Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5% in FL
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Gilchrist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gilchrist Elementary School's student population of 864 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
864 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Gilchrist Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilchrist Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#148 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gilchrist Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gilchrist Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gilchrist Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gilchrist Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gilchrist Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gilchrist Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gilchrist Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gilchrist Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Gilchrist Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gilchrist Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gilchrist Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilchrist Elementary School's ranking?
Gilchrist Elementary School is ranked #148 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gilchrist Elementary School often compared to?
Gilchrist Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawks Rise Elementary School, Buck Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gilchrist Elementary School?
864 students attend Gilchrist Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gilchrist Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilchrist Elementary School?
Gilchrist Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gilchrist Elementary School offer ?
Gilchrist Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gilchrist Elementary School part of?
Gilchrist Elementary School is part of Leon School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Spring Break (Students and Teachers Out)
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School/End of Fourth Nine Weeks/End of Second Semester
May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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