SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

715 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Ocala Elementary School, located at 1430 SE 24th Rd in Ocala, Florida, is a public educational institution operating under the Marion County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience designed to prepare young learners for future success. As part of the broader district framework, it adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to create a nurturing environment that supports both intellectual and social development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Ocala community, maintaining a central role in its neighborhood's educational landscape. By leveraging the resources provided by the Marion County school system, South Ocala Elementary emphasizes core competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Marion County Public Schools website, which serves as the primary hub for administrative information and institutional transparency.

715

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	160
Black	190
Asian	5
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	1

White
305 (42.7 %)
Black
190 (26.6 %)
Hispanic
160 (22.4 %)
Two or More
54 (7.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
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)671-4750
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 52

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	132
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	327	45.7%
Male	388	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)