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Gilchrist Elementary School

1301 Timberlane Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 891 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilchrist Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 77% (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 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 891 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Gilchrist Elementary School's student population of 891 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
891 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Truth and Honor

School Rankings

Gilchrist Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilchrist Elementary School is 0.60, 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)
#215 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
77%
52%
83%
52%
70-74%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilchrist Elementary School's ranking?
Gilchrist Elementary School is ranked #215 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
77% 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?
891 students attend Gilchrist Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Gilchrist Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilchrist Elementary School part of?
Gilchrist Elementary School is part of Leon School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 891 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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