Serving 699 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 699 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School?
699 students attend Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School?
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School offer ?
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School located?
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School is located in the Haile Plantation neighborhood of Gainesville, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Haile Plantation.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 699 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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