Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carolyn Beatrice Parker 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1956 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
32%
38%
Black
25%
21%
White
33%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School's ranking?
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School is ranked #1956 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School often compared to?
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littlewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School?
501 students attend Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School?
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School offer ?
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School part of?
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.
In what neighborhood is Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School located?
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School is located in the University Park neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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