DR N H JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1900 SW 5TH ST
OCALA, FL 34471

807 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary School, located in Ocala, Florida, is a public school serving the Marion County School District. The school is known for its focus on providing a structured academic foundation for students in the elementary grade levels, emphasizing core curriculum areas such as reading, mathematics, and science. As part of the Marion County Public Schools system, the institution operates under the district's broader mission to provide high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for middle school and future academic success.

The school serves a diverse community in the Ocala area and is integrated into the larger infrastructure of the Marion County school system, which manages the facility’s resources, staffing, and administrative policies. Families associated with the school typically engage with the district’s centralized platform to access calendars, enrollment information, and updates regarding school board initiatives. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community engagement, Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary plays a vital role in the local educational landscape of Ocala.

807

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR N H JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	145
Black	242
Asian	84
Two or More	51
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
281 (34.8 %)
Black
242 (30.0 %)
Hispanic
145 (18.0 %)
Asian
84 (10.4 %)
Two or More
51 (6.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
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)671-7260
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 18

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 141

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR N H JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	130
Grade 1	141
Grade 2	140
Grade 3	136
Grade 4	125
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR N H JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	387	48%
Male	420	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)