MCINTOSH AREA SCHOOL

20400 10TH ST
MCINTOSH, FL 32664

Charter School 54 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McIntosh Area School, located in McIntosh, Florida, and operated under the Marion County Public Schools district, is a small, specialized educational institution. Known for its intimate learning environment, the school focuses on providing personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Because it serves a rural community, the school often plays a central role in local educational outreach, aiming to foster academic growth through a supportive and focused classroom setting.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the Marion County district’s broader educational standards while maintaining the unique identity of the McIntosh community. By leveraging smaller class sizes and a dedicated staff, the school prioritizes individualized student development and foundational academic skills. For families residing in the McIntosh area, the school serves as a local hub for K-8 education, emphasizing community connection and student engagement within a traditional school structure.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCINTOSH AREA SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Two or More	3

White
45 (83.3 %)
Hispanic
4 (7.4 %)
Two or More
3 (5.6 %)
Black
2 (3.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARION
Phone:	(352)591-9797
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 6