FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
Data also showed that the 10th-grade had the largest classes with 2,469 students, while pre-kindergarten had the least number of students that year with just 379 students.
Countywide, UF Lab School District welcomed 1,340 pupils, welcomed the most students during the 2023-24 school year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Alachua County.
Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.
According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.
Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.
| District | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| UF Lab School District | 1,340 | 1,287 | 4.1 |
| Alachua County Public Schools District | 28,749 | 28,964 | -0.7 |
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