EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ems.marionschools.net/

696 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Emerald Shores Elementary School, located in Ocala, Florida, is a public school operating under the Marion County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to elementary-aged children. As part of the larger Marion County school system, it adheres to district-wide standards for curriculum, academic performance, and student safety, aiming to foster an environment conducive to learning and social development.

The school is positioned within the 34472 zip code area of Ocala and is integrated into the administrative framework of the Marion County School Board. Families interested in the school’s specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, faculty information, or enrollment procedures can access official resources and updates through the district's website at http://www.marion.k12.fl.us/. The school serves as a key community hub, emphasizing the importance of early childhood education and student growth within the Florida public education framework.

696

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	194
Black	178
Asian	6
Two or More	53
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
262 (37.6%)
Hispanic
194 (27.9%)
Black
178 (25.6%)
Two or More
53 (7.6%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)671-4800
Website:	http://ems.marionschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 44

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	110
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EMERALD SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	320	46%
Male	376	54%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th