EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

666 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Emerald Shores Elementary School, located in Ocala, Florida, is a public school operating under 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 the larger Marion County school system, it adheres to district-wide standards for curriculum, academic performance, and student safety, aiming to foster an environment conducive to learning and social development.

The school is positioned within the 34472 zip code area of Ocala and is integrated into the administrative framework of the Marion County School Board. Families interested in the school’s specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, faculty information, or enrollment procedures can access official resources and updates through the district's website at http://www.marion.k12.fl.us/. The school serves as a key community hub, emphasizing the importance of early childhood education and student growth within the Florida public education framework.

666

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	193
Black	170
Asian	5
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
242 (36.3 %)
Hispanic
193 (29.0 %)
Black
170 (25.5 %)
Two or More
52 (7.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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)671-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	666
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 46

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	111
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	311	46.7%
Male	355	53.3%

EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARION

620 Students

14550 NE 14TH STREET RD
SILVER SPRINGS, FL 34488 (10.0 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th