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Gause Riverside Academy (Closed 2009)

1002 Ne 6th St
Fort Meade, FL 33841
Gause Riverside Academy serves 66 students in grades 3-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
28%
21%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gause Riverside Academy?
66 students attend Gause Riverside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gause Riverside Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, and 21% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gause Riverside Academy?
Gause Riverside Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gause Riverside Academy offer ?
Gause Riverside Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Gause Riverside Academy part of?
Gause Riverside Academy is part of Polk School District.

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