DUNNELLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

10235 SW 180TH AVENUE RD
DUNNELLON, FL 34432

580 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dunnellon Elementary School is a public school located in Dunnellon, Florida, serving students in Marion County. As part of the Marion County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for future educational success. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom and extracurricular activities.

Situated in the quiet, growing community of Dunnellon, the school serves as a central hub for local families, prioritizing community involvement and strong communication between educators and parents. The faculty and staff are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student achievements and promotes a culture of academic excellence. For families seeking detailed information on registration, school board policies, or specific district initiatives, the school maintains a presence on the official Marion County Public Schools website at www.marion.k12.fl.us.

580

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUNNELLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	160
Black	42
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
336 (57.9 %)
Hispanic
160 (27.6 %)
Black
42 (7.2 %)
Two or More
35 (6.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARION
Phone:	(352)465-6710
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 91