EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eighth Street Elementary School, located in Ocala, Florida, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of 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 a larger district system, it adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to cultivate a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social development.

The school’s official portal through the Marion County Public Schools website serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians, offering information on school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining its connection to the broader district infrastructure, Eighth Street Elementary benefits from centralized support services, professional development for its staff, and access to district-wide educational tools, all aimed at ensuring that students are prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

405

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	49
Black	52
Asian	2
Two or More	13

White
289 (71.4 %)
Black
52 (12.8 %)
Hispanic
49 (12.1 %)
Two or More
13 (3.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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)671-7125
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 17

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	45.7%
Male	220	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)