OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

682 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ocala Springs Elementary School is a public school located in Ocala, Florida, serving students in Marion County. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence, character development, and a strong sense of community. By aligning its curriculum with the standards set by Marion County Public Schools, the institution focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth to prepare its students for future educational success.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize student engagement and individualized learning. As part of the larger Marion County school district, Ocala Springs utilizes modern educational resources and technology to enhance the classroom experience. Parents and community members are encouraged to participate in school events and volunteer programs, reflecting the school’s mission to create a collaborative partnership between the home and the classroom to support the holistic development of every child.

682

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	157
Black	147
Asian	6
Two or More	51
American Indian	3

White
318 (46.6%)
Hispanic
157 (23.0%)
Black
147 (21.6%)
Two or More
51 (7.5%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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)671-6360
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
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 29

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	129
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	346	50.7%
Male	336	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)