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Enrollment
682
Elementary
DISTRICT 625 · STATE 604
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARION·NCES 120126002517
OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5757 NE 40TH AVENUE RD, OCALA, FL 34479 · (352) 671-6360 · Marion County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL682 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.5:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
439 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 50%
Community
6
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 | 29 | 4% |
| Kindergarten | 79 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 118 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 103 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 129 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 119 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 105 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (79) is 25% smaller than its 5th grade class (105).
Student demographics
68%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
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
52.8%
FL avg 56.7% . +5.6pp since 2023
Math
53.0%
FL avg 58.9% . +5.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 53 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 53 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are up about 6 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 5 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 52.8% | 53.0% |
| 2023-24 | 47.1% | 48.0% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
51.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
48.9%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+2.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 51% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 49% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's state test result (51.0% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 682 | 64.4% | 51.0% |
| PORT MALABAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PALM BAY | 628 | 63.9% | 53.0% |
| MOTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BROOKSVILLE | 671 | 67.8% | 48.1% |
| SUWANNEE SPRINGCREST ELEMENTARY LIVE OAK | 615 | 64.2% | 61.1% |
| CALLAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PANAMA CITY | 622 | 67.2% | 55.2% |
| CHRISTA MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PALM BAY | 687 | 60.4% | 55.6% |
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 OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Marion County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 51.0% | #1,287 of 2,136 | #10 of 32 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 53.0% | #1,412 of 2,149 ▲ 73 | #15 of 32 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 52.8% | #1,172 of 2,149 ▲ 129 | #8 of 32 ▲ 3 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 682 | #773 of 2,267 | #16 of 36 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.6:1 | #1,318 of 2,077 | #21 of 33 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.7% | #372 of 2,108 | #10 of 33 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.4% | #717 of 2,188 | #19 of 33 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +12.5% | #297 of 621 | #9 of 19 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
682
+64 (+10%) vs 2020
-6% since 1990-91, when it was 728
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 13.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 682 | 41 | 16.6:1 | 64% (439) |
| 2023-24 | 712 | 41 | 17.4:1 | 68% (481) |
| 2022-23 | 690 | 43 | 16.1:1 | 67% (463) |
| 2020-21 | 618 | 45 | 13.7:1 | 65% (403) |
| 2017-18 | 606 | 41 | 14.8:1 | 71% (431) |
| 2015-16 | 605 | 42 | 14.4:1 | 70% (424) |
| 2010-11 | 627 | 48 | 13.1:1 | 62% (389) |
| 2000-01 | 708 | 42 | 16.9:1 | 62% (437) |
| 1990-91 | 728 | 40 | 18.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a medium-sized elementary school, is located in OCALA, Florida. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 682 students in pre-K through 5.
OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 62 schools in MARION, which enrolls 46,349 students in total.
Enrollment at OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is mixed, with White students the largest group at 47%. The rest of enrollment is 23% Hispanic, 22% Black, and 7% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Marion County's population at about 69%. OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a diversity index of 68%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Dividing enrollment by its 41 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 16.6:1. Among elementary schools in Florida, the typical ratio is 17.5:1. Eligible students account for 64% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's actual average proficiency rate on state tests (51.0%) and its predicted rate (48.9%) put it outside the top and bottom 10% of Florida schools.
County data help place the school in context: in Marion County, median household income is about $61,010, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. The public schools of Marion County number 68 and enroll about 46,349.
NEW LEAF CENTER is located about 3.3 miles from OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools. In a group of 7 nearby schools with scores, OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks 1st on average proficiency.
The school is in rural territory close to an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Fringe).
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 10%, from 618 to 682. By 2024-25, the school had 16.6 students per teacher, compared with 13.7 in 2020-21.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
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
- NEW LEAF CENTER3.3 mi · 123
- ANTHONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.4 mi · 351
- OAKCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.4 mi · 631
- FORDHAM EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY3.9 mi · 215
- VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL3.9 mi · 1,684
- OCALI CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL4.0 mi · 116
Frequently asked questions
About OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow large is OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 682 students in grades PK-05.
Is OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 41 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.
How diverse is OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 47% White, 23% Hispanic, 22% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
OCALA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by MARION.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.