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CHESTER SHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegular
HAWTHORNE, Florida · ALACHUA
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students282
Student:Teacher15.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
CHESTER SHELL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
282
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
76%+26.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

CHESTER SHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary in HAWTHORNE, Florida. The school enrolls 282 students. It is part of the ALACHUA district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictALACHUA
County12001
CityHAWTHORNE
ZIP32640
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120003000021

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment282
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino5.0%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian34.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native51.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
5.0%
Black
0.8%
Asian
34.0%
Two+
8.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)