EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

14550 NE 14TH STREET RD
SILVER SPRINGS, FL 34488

620 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Marion Elementary School, located in the rural community of Silver Springs, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marion County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative elementary years. By operating under the umbrella of the district, the school aligns its curriculum with Florida state standards, focusing on building essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills in a supportive learning environment.

The school serves as a central hub for the Silver Springs area, emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. Through the resources provided by the Marion County School District, East Marion Elementary strives to implement effective instructional practices that cater to a diverse student body. Families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives can access these details through the official Marion County Public Schools website.

620

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	511
Hispanic	57
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	33
American Indian	2

White
511 (82.4 %)
Hispanic
57 (9.2 %)
Two or More
33 (5.3 %)
Black
16 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
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)671-4810
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 35

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 77