OAKCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakcrest Elementary School is a public school located in Ocala, Florida, and is part of the Marion County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic education while fostering a supportive environment for personal and social development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Oakcrest Elementary is committed to building a strong partnership between students, families, and staff. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a digital presence through the Marion County Public Schools website, where parents and guardians can access important resources, school calendars, and information regarding district policies. By prioritizing both academic achievement and a positive school climate, Oakcrest aims to nurture the potential of every student within its diverse student body.

470

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAKCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	80
Black	228
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
228 (48.5 %)
White
126 (26.8 %)
Hispanic
80 (17.0 %)
Two or More
31 (6.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)671-6350
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	506
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 98

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OAKCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OAKCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	47.7%
Male	246	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)