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Glen Springs Elementary School

2826 NW 31ST AVE GAINESVILLE FL 32605

Top 25% School in Florida

Ranked 85 of 252 in Florida

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About Glen Springs Elementary School

Glen Springs Elementary School, located at 2826 NW 31st Avenue, Gainesville, FL, is in the Alachua County Public Schools district, which received an overall grade of "B" for 2024-2025. The school values a strong partnership among the home, school, and community to ensure each child receives the time, instruction, and support necessary for success. While the F.A.S.T. scores are not presently available for Glen Springs, progress remains steady in the district for reading and math proficiency. Families enjoy living close to school, and average rents in Gainesville compare favorably to other Florida cities. Glen Springs is one of the best elementary schools in Florida that creates a safe and supportive learning environment.

Glen Springs Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2826 NW 31ST AVE GAINESVILLE FL 32605

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Phone

(352) 955-6708

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 52% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
443
Total Students
$55047
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 85 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Glen Springs Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 1:52 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 49.5%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic 11.5%
Black 24.2%
Two+ Races 10.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
49.5%
Asian
3.8%
Hispanic
11.5%
Black
24.2%
Two+ Races
10.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 443
50%
222 Female
50%
222 Male

Student Population

443 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

368 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Glen Springs improved to a B grade in 2025, celebrating progress and fostering continued academic excellence for students.

FAQ

Q1. What partnerships are there with the community at Glen Springs Elementary School?

Ans. Glen Springs partners with local organizations to support health programs, reading programs, and mentoring programs.

Q2. Does Glen Springs hold a science fair or expo?

Ans. Yes, we have hosted science fairs, as we like to build curiosity and experimentation with the students.

Q3. How do you promote kindness with students at Glen Springs?

Ans. We have kindness campaigns in the school, plus we have character-building opportunities throughout the year.

Q4. Does Glen Springs include outdoor learning in its program?

Ans. Yes, we do that as teachers teach out in the school yard and also sometimes take walks in nature.

Q5. What are some annual traditions at Glen Springs Elementary School?

Ans. Some of our popular annual traditions and events are our Family Picnic Day, Reading Week, and then Spring Fest.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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