FESSENDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fessenden Elementary School, located in Ocala, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students within the Marion County Public Schools district. The school is deeply rooted in local history, originally established in the mid-20th century as a significant educational hub for the Black community in Marion County. Today, it continues to serve a diverse student population, focusing on foundational academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student engagement and community involvement. As part of the broader Marion County school system, Fessenden utilizes a standardized curriculum aligned with Florida state educational standards, while often incorporating targeted initiatives to support student achievement. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive resources and updates through the official Marion County Public Schools website.

417

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FESSENDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	155
Black	115
Two or More	23

Hispanic
155 (37.2 %)
White
124 (29.7 %)
Black
115 (27.6 %)
Two or More
23 (5.5 %)

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)671-4935
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 16

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FESSENDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FESSENDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	48.4%
Male	215	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)