COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

873 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

College Park Elementary School is a public school located in Ocala, Florida, serving students as part of the Marion County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the district, College Park aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond core academics, the school focuses on building a strong sense of community among students, parents, and faculty. It encourages parental involvement and strives to provide an inclusive atmosphere where students are motivated to reach their full potential. As part of the larger Marion County school system, College Park Elementary utilizes various district-wide initiatives and digital resources to enhance the classroom experience and ensure that both students and teachers have access to modern educational tools.

873

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	468
Black	201
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	3

Hispanic
468 (53.6%)
Black
201 (23.0%)
White
163 (18.7%)
Two or More
35 (4.0%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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)291-4040
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	873
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	592
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 52

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 184

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	145
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	137
Grade 3	184
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	120

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	432	49.5%
Male	441	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)