Enrollment
215
Elementary
DISTRICT 625 · STATE 604
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARION·NCES 120126010681
FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
4000 W ANTHONY RD, OCALA, FL 34475 · (352) 236-0508 · Marion County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL215 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.5:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
87 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 90 | 42% |
| Kindergarten | 52 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 55 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 18 | 8% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY→MARION REG. JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY this school | 215 | 40.5% | N/A |
| THE CHILDREN'S READING CENTER PALATKA | 275 | 37.8% | 80.6% |
| NORTH COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL VERO BEACH | 312 | 37.5% | 55.2% |
| BYRNEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INC. CENTURY | 193 | 45.1% | 51.2% |
| BEN GAMLA-PALM BEACH BOYNTON BEACH | 229 | 29.3% | 58.7% |
| PK EARLY INTERVENTION STUART | 262 | 32.1% | N/A |
Matched among Florida elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Marion County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 215 | #2,094 of 2,267 | #33 of 36 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #211 of 2,077 | #2 of 33 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.6% | #593 of 2,108 | #16 of 33 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.5% | #1,565 of 2,188 | #30 of 33 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 215 | 16 | 13.4:1 | 40% (87) |
| 2023-24 | 129 | 11 | 11.7:1 | 57% (73) |
| 2022-23 | 47 | N/A | N/A | 17% (8) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY.
About FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
Federal records list FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY as an elementary school in OCALA, Florida. Students in pre-K through 2 attend the school, which enrolls 215 students. The average among elementary schools in Florida is roughly 604 students; this school is 64% smaller than that.
MARION is made up of 62 schools with 46,349 students in all.
At 50%, White students outnumber all other groups at FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY combined. Smaller groups are 24% Black, 21% Hispanic, and 4% multiracial. County-wide, 69% of Marion County residents are White. By the diversity index, FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY comes in at 65%.
Teachers at the school number 16 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 13.4:1. Among elementary schools in Florida, the typical ratio is 17.5:1. The school's lunch program data list 40% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It compares with 57% for public schools in Marion County.
In the county around the school, Marion County, median household income is about $61,010, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. A total of 68 public schools operate in Marion County, serving about 46,349 students.
Of nearby public schools, OCALI CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is the closest, at about 0.1 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Locale data from NCES put FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000 (Suburb: Mid-size).
Topics for discussion here include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Marion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
400,078
Census ACS
Median income
$61,010
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
68
46,349 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MARION
- WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,022 students
- FOREST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,387 students
- BELLEVIEW HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,904 students
- VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,684 students
- BELLEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,600 students
- DUNNELLON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,562 students
Other schools in OCALA
- WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,022 students
- FOREST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,387 students
- VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,684 students
- LAKE WEIR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,447 students
- SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 1,402 students
- HORIZON ACADEMY AT MARION OAKSMiddle · 1,260 students
Nearby schools
- OCALI CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL0.1 mi · 116
- VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL1.0 mi · 1,684
- OAKCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi · 631
- HOWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL2.2 mi · 917
- MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS2.7 mi · 467
- PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS INC.2.7 mi · 40
Frequently asked questions
About FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMYHow many students attend FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY?
FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY enrolls approximately 215 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY serve?
FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY is approximately 13.4:1 (16 FTE teachers).
How diverse is FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY?
FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY reports a student body of 50% White, 21% Hispanic, 24% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY in?
FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY is part of MARION.
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