SADDLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1,007 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Saddlewood 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 is committed to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It follows the standard Florida educational curriculum, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and science while providing opportunities for social and emotional development tailored to elementary-aged children.

As part of the broader Marion County school system, Saddlewood Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success by integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the community. The school’s facilities and programs are designed to support a diverse student body, ensuring that resources are available to help children reach their full potential. For specific information regarding academic calendars, school policies, or enrollment procedures, parents and community members can visit the official Marion County Public Schools website.

1,007

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SADDLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	354
Black	238
Asian	47
Two or More	69
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
354 (35.2%)
White
296 (29.4%)
Black
238 (23.6%)
Two or More
69 (6.9%)
Asian
47 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
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)291-4075
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,007
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	511
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 135

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 152

Grade 3 176

Grade 4 167

Grade 5 197

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SADDLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	135
Grade 1	151
Grade 2	152
Grade 3	176
Grade 4	167
Grade 5	197

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SADDLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	454	45.1%
Male	553	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)