Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Expressions Learning Arts Academy ranks in the top 10% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Expressions Learning Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Expressions Learning Arts Academy's student population of 78 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
'Excitement, success, creativity, and fun!'
School Rankings
Expressions Learning Arts Academy 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 Expressions Learning Arts Academy is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Expressions Learning Arts Academy's ranking?
Expressions Learning Arts Academy is ranked #236 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Expressions Learning Arts Academy often compared to?
Expressions Learning Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Expressions Learning Arts Academy?
78 students attend Expressions Learning Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Expressions Learning Arts Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Expressions Learning Arts Academy?
Expressions Learning Arts Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Expressions Learning Arts Academy offer ?
Expressions Learning Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Expressions Learning Arts Academy part of?
Expressions Learning Arts Academy is part of Alachua School District.
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