Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students (19-20)
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers (00-01)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)14%
34%
Black
(19-20)55%
22%
White
(19-20)20%
37%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)11%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wiles Head Start?
91 students attend Wiles Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Wiles Head Start students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Wiles Head Start offer ?
Wiles Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Wiles Head Start part of?
Wiles Head Start is part of Alachua School District.
In what neighborhood is Wiles Head Start located?
Wiles Head Start is located in the Haile Plantation neighborhood of Gainesville, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Haile Plantation.
School Calendar
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Date
10-Month Calendar: Last Day for Students
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
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