SHADY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shady Hill Elementary School is a public school located in Ocala, Florida, serving students within the Marion County Public Schools district. Situated on South Magnolia Avenue, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged children in the local community. As part of a larger district-wide network, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that adheres to state educational standards while encouraging student growth across core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Marion County School Board, which emphasizes community involvement, safety, and academic achievement. By utilizing the district’s central resources and educational framework, Shady Hill Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into middle school. For families interested in specific policies, school calendars, or academic programs, the district’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative information and resources.

615

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHADY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	186
Black	68
Asian	4
Two or More	49

White
308 (50.1%)
Hispanic
186 (30.2%)
Black
68 (11.1%)
Two or More
49 (8.0%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)

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)291-4085
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 27

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHADY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHADY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	289	47%
Male	326	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)