OCHWILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.putnamschools.org/o/oes

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ochwilla Elementary School, located in Hawthorne, Florida, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Putnam County School District. As a public institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its K-5 student body. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors by maintaining a strong connection between the classroom and the local community.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to maintaining clear communication with families and stakeholders, serving as an essential resource for school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere among teachers, staff, and parents, Ochwilla Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages student curiosity and growth in a safe, rural environment.

388

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OCHWILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	66
Black	59
Asian	2
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

White
216 (55.7%)
Hispanic
66 (17.0%)
Black
59 (15.2%)
Two or More
43 (11.1%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	PUTNAM
Phone:	(352)481-0204
Website:	http://www.putnamschools.org/o/oes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 30

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 53