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P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

1200 SW 6TH ST GAINESVILLE FL 32601

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 32 of 252 in Florida

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About P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, located in Gainesville, Florida, is distinguished by its K-12 education of a unique design by being affiliated with the University of Florida. P.K. Yonge incorporates research to determine relevant real-life experiences to assist children in becoming their best academic, creative, and other selves. In 2024, about 77% of fourth-grade students met or exceeded the state reading standards, which is above the state average of 53% and again demonstrates the strong emphasis P.K. Yonge puts on literacy. P.K. Yonge has also achieved national recognition for excellence in its engineering program, as well as having an overall rating of 9/10 for performance. Rental properties available in the vicinity are in the approximately $1000 - $1800 range for families. With results like this, it is undoubtedly one of the best elementary schools in Florida.

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School Contact Information

Address

1200 SW 6TH ST GAINESVILLE FL 32601

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Phone

(352) 392-1554

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 74%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 74% in Math and 64% in Reading.
91
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1261
Total Students
TOP 32 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research 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: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 42.6%
Asian 3.9%
Hispanic 23.5%
Black 23%
Two+ Races 6.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
42.6%
Asian
3.9%
Hispanic
23.5%
Black
23%
Two+ Races
6.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1261
50.1%
632 Female
49.9%
629 Male

Student Population

1261 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

355 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

P.K. Yonge students outperformed state averages in 2025 assessments, building on the school’s national AP recognition and academic excellence.

FAQ

Q1. What time does P.K. Yonge operate?

Ans. P.K. Yonge runs from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with supervision from 7:30 AM to 15 minutes after the school ends.

Q2. Do you have an after-school program at P.K. Yonge?

Ans.Yes, P.K. Yonge partners with Blue Wave After School for their after-school program.

Q3. Is there a dress code at P.K. Yonge?

Ans. Yes, there is a dress code that students are expected to follow while at school.

Q4. How does P.K. Yonge support students with special needs?

Ans. The school provides services and accommodations to support individual student needs.

Q5. Are parents able to be active participants at P.K. Yonge?

Ans. Yes, parents are encouraged to take part through opportunities to volunteer, school activities, and PTO.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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