SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MARION school district, located in OCALA, FL with about 679 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 48 teachers, SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1430 SE 24th Rd in Ocala, Florida, is a public educational institution operating under the Marion County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience designed to prepare young learners for future success. As part of the broader district framework, it adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to create a nurturing environment that supports both intellectual and social development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Ocala community, maintaining a central role in its neighborhood's educational landscape. By leveraging the resources provided by the Marion County school system, South Ocala Elementary emphasizes core competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Marion County Public Schools website, which serves as the primary hub for administrative information and institutional transparency.

For more information, contact SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (352) 671-4750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1430 SE 24TH RD
OCALA, FL 34471-6008
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SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OCALA, FL with about 679 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MARION
Total Students:
679
Teachers:
48
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 679 students

White
41.1%
Black or African American
33.9%
Hispanic/Latino
15.3%
Two or more races
8.0%
Asian
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.