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Hidden Oak Elementary School

2100 FORT CLARKE BLVD GAINESVILLE FL 32606

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 38 of 252 in Florida

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About Hidden Oak Elementary School

Hidden Oak Elementary in Gainesville, Florida is a great school because it has a culture of excellence with a welcoming environment for learning that allows students to be successful. The school consistently demonstrates an increase in reading scores, and has initiated programs to increase student engagement, one of which is called "the morning mile". The school is also located in a family-friendly community with an average home price of nearly $643,000, good schools, and close distance from family-friendly neighborhoods. Hidden Oak also fosters community engagement while partnering with local agencies and the University of Florida. This site exemplifies the school’s commitment to improved student academic performance, and is considered one of the top ranked elementary schools in Florida.

Hidden Oak Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2100 FORT CLARKE BLVD GAINESVILLE FL 32606

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Phone

(352) 333-2801

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 70%
Reading 69%
State average proficiency is 70% in Math and 69% in Reading.
49
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
735
Total Students
$55047
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 38 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hidden Oak 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
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

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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 48.4%
Asian 9.8%
Hispanic 15.4%
Black 19%
Two+ Races 7.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
48.4%
Asian
9.8%
Hispanic
15.4%
Black
19%
Two+ Races
7.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 735
47.6%
350 Female
52.4%
385 Male

Student Population

735 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

474 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Hidden Oak recently celebrated student creativity through talent showcases and promoted the May 2025 Water Safety event with Josh the Otter.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any after-school programs at Hidden Oak Elementary?

Ans: Yes, Hidden Oak Elementary School has an Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP) that runs Monday through Friday from the time of dismissal until 5:30. Participation in the program provides students with various activities in the EDEP, including homework help, outside play, and enriched learning activities.

Q2. What hours does Hidden Oak Elementary operate?

Ans: Hidden Oak Elementary operates from 7:40 AM to 2:10 PM with supervision beginning at 7:00 AM until 15 minutes after the end of the school day.

Q3. Is there a school uniform policy at Hidden Oak Elementary?

Ans: Yes, Hidden Oak Elementary has a dress code policy that requires students to wear plain grey, blue, or white colors and styles, so the environment is focused on learning.

Q4. How does Hidden Oak support students with special needs or plans?

Ans: The school has individualized education plans (IEPs) that are designed to support all students with the necessary accommodations by the specialized staff.

Q5. Are there opportunities for parent involvement in the Hidden Oak Community?

Ans: Yes, there are multiple opportunities at Hidden Oak for parent involvement, including volunteering, school events, and the PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization).

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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