Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary School serves 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
90%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary School?
531 students attend Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary School?
Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary School offer ?
Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary School part of?
Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.
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