WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MARION school district, located in OCALA, FL with about 872 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 65 teachers, WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Ocala, Florida, is a public school serving students in Marion County. As part of the Marion County Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic curriculum designed to foster student growth in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school is committed to creating a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the development of essential social skills, preparing its young students for future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Ward-Highlands emphasizes community involvement and the importance of a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and staff. The school frequently engages with its surrounding neighborhood to provide a comprehensive educational experience that includes extracurricular opportunities and character-building initiatives. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and high educational standards, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development in the Ocala area.

For more information, contact WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (352) 671-6810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

537 SE 36TH AVE
OCALA, FL 34471-3013
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WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OCALA, FL with about 872 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MARION
Total Students:
872
Teachers:
65
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 872 students

White
65.1%
Black or African American
14.7%
Hispanic/Latino
13.8%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.