EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MARION school district, located in OCALA, FL with about 552 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 32 teachers, EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Ocala, Florida, is a public school operating under the Marion County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to elementary-aged children. As part of the larger Marion County school system, it adheres to district-wide standards for curriculum, academic performance, and student safety, aiming to foster an environment conducive to learning and social development.

The school is positioned within the 34472 zip code area of Ocala and is integrated into the administrative framework of the Marion County School Board. Families interested in the school’s specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, faculty information, or enrollment procedures can access official resources and updates through the district's website at http://www.marion.k12.fl.us/. The school serves as a key community hub, emphasizing the importance of early childhood education and student growth within the Florida public education framework.

For more information, contact EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (352) 671-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

404 EMERALD RD
OCALA, FL 34472-3002
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EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OCALA, FL with about 552 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MARION
Total Students:
552
Teachers:
32
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 552 students

White
36.6%
Black or African American
30.3%
Hispanic/Latino
22.1%
Two or more races
9.1%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.