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.
964
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT MCCOY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White824
Hispanic81
Black13
Asian2
Two or More41
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    824 (85.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    81 (8.4 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (4.3 %)
  • Black
    13 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FORT MCCOY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten30
Kindergarten72
Grade 193
Grade 285
Grade 387
Grade 483
Grade 585
Grade 6146
Grade 7130
Grade 8153
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FORT MCCOY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female49451.2%
Male47048.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)