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Kimball Wiles Elementary School

4601 SW 75TH ST GAINESVILLE FL 32608

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 42 of 252 in Florida

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About Kimball Wiles Elementary School

Kimball Wiles Elementary School in Gainesville, Florida, promotes a culture of confident, motivated learners and community. Located in Gainesville, which is known for being family-friendly with an average home rent around $1700 a month, the school serves grades PK-5 and has an outstanding student-to-teacher ratio close to 14:1 in order to provide each child with individualized attention. Students at Kimball Wiles regularly attain above-average state assessments in math and reading, and the school's dedication to continuous improvement in student learning is a priority. The well-prepared staff and well-rounded learning environment place Kimball Wiles Elementary School among the top elementary schools in Florida. This is the best school in Gainesville, Florida.

Kimball Wiles Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4601 SW 75TH ST GAINESVILLE FL 32608

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Phone

(352) 955-6955

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 69%
Reading 63%
State average proficiency is 69% in Math and 63% in Reading.
58
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
16
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
830
Total Students
$55047
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 42 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kimball Wiles 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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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 42.9%
Asian 11%
Hispanic 16.4%
Black 21.5%
Two+ Races 7.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
42.9%
Asian
11%
Hispanic
16.4%
Black
21.5%
Two+ Races
7.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 830
49.4%
410 Female
50.6%
420 Male

Student Population

830 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

793 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The window for School Choice/Magnet Program applications for the 2026-2027 school year is currently entering its final review phase. Families who applied for Wiles' specific enrichment programs can expect notification of their status by late March.

FAQ

Q1. What types of environmental programs are offered at Kimball Wiles Elementary?

Ans. All year long, students support recycling drives and eco-awareness projects.


Q2. Does Kimball Wiles Elementary School have music or band opportunities?

Ans. Yes, the school provides music education along with a beginner band option.


Q3. How are birthdays celebrated at Kimball Wiles Elementary?

Ans. Classrooms are permitted to have small, healthy treats or to donate a book to the library in honor of the birthday.


Q4. Is there any type of mentoring between older and younger students?

Ans. Yes, in many cases, older grades will mentor a younger student in reading buddies.


Q5. How does Kimball Wiles Elementary create school spirit?

Ans. Spirit weeks, themed dress days, and fun runs are great ways to develop school community.

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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