FORT MCCOY SCHOOL
964 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Fort McCoy School, located in the rural community of Fort McCoy, Florida, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the Marion County Public School District. As a K-8 institution, the school is uniquely positioned to foster long-term developmental growth, allowing students to remain in a consistent academic environment from their early elementary years through the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, leveraging its location to provide a supportive atmosphere where educators, families, and students can build lasting relationships throughout the formative years of childhood and early adolescence.
Academically, the school operates under the broader mission of the Marion County Public Schools system, focusing on student achievement, literacy, and core curriculum standards. By catering to a wide age range, Fort McCoy School prioritizes a structured environment that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while offering extracurricular and social opportunities that cater to younger learners. As part of a district-wide initiative, the school utilizes digital integration and community resources to ensure that students in this more secluded area of the county receive a comprehensive education that mirrors the standards of the district's larger urban schools.
Academically, the school operates under the broader mission of the Marion County Public Schools system, focusing on student achievement, literacy, and core curriculum standards. By catering to a wide age range, Fort McCoy School prioritizes a structured environment that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while offering extracurricular and social opportunities that cater to younger learners. As part of a district-wide initiative, the school utilizes digital integration and community resources to ensure that students in this more secluded area of the county receive a comprehensive education that mirrors the standards of the district's larger urban schools.
964
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 824 |
| Hispanic | 81 |
| Black | 13 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 41 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
-
White824 (85.5 %)
-
Hispanic81 (8.4 %)
-
Two or More41 (4.3 %)
-
Black13 (1.3 %)
-
Asian2 (0.2 %)
-
American Indian2 (0.2 %)
-
Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
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)671-6325 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 964 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 56.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 591 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 46 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
30
Kindergarten
72
Grade 1
93
Grade 2
85
Grade 3
87
Grade 4
83
Grade 5
85
Grade 6
146
Grade 7
130
Grade 8
153
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 30 |
| Kindergarten | 72 |
| Grade 1 | 93 |
| Grade 2 | 85 |
| Grade 3 | 87 |
| Grade 4 | 83 |
| Grade 5 | 85 |
| Grade 6 | 146 |
| Grade 7 | 130 |
| Grade 8 | 153 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 494 | 51.2% |
| Male | 470 | 48.8% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
425 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th