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Chaires Elementary School

4774 CHAIRES CROSS RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32317

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 654 of 2242 in Florida

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Chaires Elementary School

4774 CHAIRES CROSS RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32317

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 654 of 2242 in Florida

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About Chaires Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 55% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
462
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 55.19%
Asian 0.43%
Hispanic 6.71%
Black 29%
Two+ Races 8.66%
Native Am. 0%
White
55.19%
Asian
0.43%
Hispanic
6.71%
Black
29%
Two+ Races
8.66%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 462
44.81%
207 Female
55.19%
255 Male

Student Population

462 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

462 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Chaires Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4774 CHAIRES CROSS RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32317

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Phone

(850) 488-5977

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TOP 654 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Chaires 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
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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 — 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: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school is part of Leon County Schools’ Ambassador Program, a recent initiative supporting Pre-K teachers with coaching and instructional strategies. The program is already showing measurable improvements in early learning and kindergarten readiness, helping close developmental gaps before students enter elementary grades. This is a strong positive indicator of: Improved early childhood education outcomes and Better long-term academic readiness. The school continues to host engaging events such as Field Day and volunteer-driven activities, encouraging participation from families and the wider community.

FAQ

Q1. What does Chaires Elementary School do to encourage students to take part in lessons?

Ans. Teachers get students involved by having them do hands-on activities and interactive lessons.

Q2. What chances are there to work together?

Ans. Students work together in groups and learn from each other.

Q3. What does the school do to make students more responsible?

Ans. Setting clear expectations and following a structured routine helps students learn how to be responsible.

Q4. How do teachers help students learn how to talk to each other?

Ans. Talking and giving presentations in class help people communicate better.

Q5. What does the school do to make sure everyone feels welcome?

Ans. A positive environment is created by inclusive practices and teachers who are helpful.

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
ML

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
F

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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