STANTON-WEIRSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

588 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Weirsdale, Florida, serving as part of the Marion County Public Schools district. The school is known for its close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, reflecting the small-town character of the Weirsdale area. It provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects while striving to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages both personal and intellectual growth.

As a member of the Marion County district, the school utilizes the broader resources and curriculum standards established by the county to prepare students for middle school. The school emphasizes student success through a balance of classroom instruction and engagement, often serving as a central hub for local families. For those seeking the most up-to-date information regarding specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school-wide events, the official Marion County Public Schools website remains the primary resource for direct communication and administrative updates.

588

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STANTON-WEIRSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	134
Black	46
Asian	3
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
369 (62.8%)
Hispanic
134 (22.8%)
Black
46 (7.8%)
Two or More
33 (5.6%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)671-6150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 34

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 93