FORT MCCOY SCHOOL

931 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Fort McCoy School, located in the rural community of Fort McCoy, Florida, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the Marion County Public School District. As a K-8 institution, the school is uniquely positioned to foster long-term developmental growth, allowing students to remain in a consistent academic environment from their early elementary years through the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, leveraging its location to provide a supportive atmosphere where educators, families, and students can build lasting relationships throughout the formative years of childhood and early adolescence.

Academically, the school operates under the broader mission of the Marion County Public Schools system, focusing on student achievement, literacy, and core curriculum standards. By catering to a wide age range, Fort McCoy School prioritizes a structured environment that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while offering extracurricular and social opportunities that cater to younger learners. As part of a district-wide initiative, the school utilizes digital integration and community resources to ensure that students in this more secluded area of the county receive a comprehensive education that mirrors the standards of the district's larger urban schools.
931
Total Students
55.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT MCCOY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White776
Hispanic90
Black17
Asian2
Two or More42
American Indian4
  • White
    776 (83.4%)
  • Hispanic
    90 (9.7%)
  • Two or More
    42 (4.5%)
  • Black
    17 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (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)671-6325
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 931
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 591
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 79
Grade 1 75
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 108
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 77
Grade 6 142
Grade 7 122
Grade 8 149

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FORT MCCOY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten34
Kindergarten79
Grade 175
Grade 272
Grade 3108
Grade 473
Grade 577
Grade 6142
Grade 7122
Grade 8149
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FORT MCCOY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female48452%
Male44748%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)