What grades does SIDNEY LANIER CENTER serve?

SIDNEY LANIER CENTER is a Other school serving students in GAINESVILLE, FL. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is SIDNEY LANIER CENTER located?

SIDNEY LANIER CENTER is located at GAINESVILLE, FL in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at SIDNEY LANIER CENTER?

SIDNEY LANIER CENTER has a student-teacher ratio of 7.5:1.

What schools are in GAINESVILLE, FL?

GAINESVILLE, FL is served by the local school district. SIDNEY LANIER CENTER is one of the Other schools in the area.

FLOtherCSICalendar available · 24 events · Auto-updating

Events confirmed from ALACHUA's official calendar.

SIDNEY LANIER CENTER — School Calendar 2026-27

Q: How many students attend SIDNEY LANIER CENTER?

SIDNEY LANIER CENTER currently enrolls 165 students across Other grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in FL.

Other|GAINESVILLE, Florida|ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

Auto-updates all year · Works with Apple, Google, Outlook

This school plus sports, holidays, and more. $29.99/year.

Never miss a day at SIDNEY LANIER CENTER.

Sync this calendar to your phone.

Auto-updates all year · $29.99/yr

Upcoming Events

Oct

Fri

UF Homecoming Holiday (Tentative)HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Fri

Student Holiday - Teacher WorkdayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Wed

Holiday - Veterans DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

Student/Teacher HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Wed

Holiday - ThanksgivingHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

View all 24 events →

Also available for your address

Sync all 24 events to your phone

Plus waste, sports, holidays, and more.

School Profile

Grades

K–12

Enrollment

165

Student:Teacher

7.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

ALACHUA

Econ. Disadvantaged

56.4%

Phone

(352)955-6841

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

<=10%

Math Proficiency

<=10%

Graduation Rate

<50%

Chronic Absenteeism

38.1%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

25.45

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

0.88

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,075

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,927

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,692

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 36%Local 47%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.8%

Below 150% poverty line

5.2%

Unemployment rate

8.0%

Uninsured residents

6.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

4,215

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,002

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,721 (43%)

Autism

607 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

581 (15%)

Other Health Impairment

533 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

149 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

52 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

139

Current enrollment

Declining(-18% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

UF Homecoming Holiday (Tentative)

No School - Alachua County Public Schools

Holiday

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Student Holiday - Teacher Workday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Holiday - Veterans Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in ALACHUA. SIDNEY LANIER CENTER follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Holiday-Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	UF Homecoming Holiday (Tentative)District-wide No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Student Holiday - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Holiday - Veterans DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Alachua County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Student/Teacher HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Holiday - ThanksgivingDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving DayDistrict-wide No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving FridayDistrict-wide No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	FLEX DAY (1) Student/Teacher HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Alachua County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday - Winter (10 weekdays)District-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Holiday - winter (10 weekdays)District-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	FLEX DAY (2) Student/Teacher HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Student Holiday - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Holdiay - President's DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Holiday - Spring (5 weekdays)District-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Alachua County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Student Holiday/Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Post-PlanningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—