Ocala Springs Elementary School

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Ocala Springs Elementary School ranks 1382 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ocala Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 690 students in grades PK-5 in Ocala, Florida, which is part of the Marion School District. While the school has a diverse student population, it faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Ocala Springs Elementary's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 38.9% over the past few years, are significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Eighth Street Elementary (9.6%) and Madison Street Academy (10.0%). This high rate of chronic absenteeism likely contributes to the school's poor academic performance, with only 44-52% of students proficient in ELA and Math, compared to the state averages of 53-60%. Despite spending more per student ($11,030 in 2022-2023) than the state average, Ocala Springs Elementary's academic outcomes lag behind, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be enough to improve student performance.

In contrast, nearby schools like Eighth Street Elementary and Madison Street Academy have earned 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating much stronger academic performance. These schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates, which may be a factor in their success. While Ocala Springs Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some of the nearby schools, the school's overall performance remains a concern, and addressing the root causes of its underperformance, such as improving attendance and implementing more effective instructional strategies, will be crucial for improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5757 NE 40th Avenue Rd
Ocala, FL 34479

(352) 671-6360

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
1382^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,030

Students who attend Ocala Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fort King Middle School
High:	Vanguard High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 712

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.9%

Hispanic:

23.6%

African American:

19.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ocala Springs Elementary School ranks worse than 61.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 11^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.41. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ocala Springs Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.9%), Hispanic (23.6%), African American (19%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ocala Springs Elementary School is 17.3. 19 elementary schools in the Marion School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ocala Springs Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ocala Springs Elementary School is $11,030, which is the 15^th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Marion School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ocala Springs Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ocala Springs Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	64.71	602^nd	1688	64.3%
2007	63.45	687^th	1786	61.5%
2008	68.08	590^th	1789	67.0%
2009	52.19	940^th	1847	49.1%
2010	60.71	795^th	1919	58.6%
2011	51.89	1001^st	1985	49.6%
2012	42.02	1181^st	1984	40.5%
2013	48.77	1035^th	2029	49.0%
2014	39.35	1275^th	2064	38.2%
2016	33.25	1425^th	2087	31.7%
2017	33.01	1422^nd	2112	32.7%
2018	36.72	1379^th	2118	34.9%
2019	28.96	1616^th	2182	25.9%
2021	45.03	1192^nd	2247	47.0%
2022	40.60	1301^st	2219	41.4%
2023	40.87	1310^th	2240	41.5%
2024	38.41	1382^nd	2256	38.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ocala Springs Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	499	68	2	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	587
1989	533	95	4	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
1990	551	83	6	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
1991	606	101	6	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	728
1992	570	136	6	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	726
1993	593	163	8	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	774
1994	575	146	10	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	746
1995	536	172	7	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	733
1996	536	172	7	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	733
1997	527	184	6	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
1998	544	198	7	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	772
1999	493	189	7	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	718
2000	534	194	2	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	760
2001	473	190	5	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	708
2002	427	128	9	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	600
2003	427	128	9	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	600
2004	411	106	8	49	2	n/a	n/a	0	576
2005	453	93	8	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	608
2006	429	99	9	68	2	n/a	n/a	0	607
2007	414	111	8	66	2	n/a	n/a	37	638
2008	412	127	10	60	2	n/a	n/a	40	651
2009	407	111	13	55	1	n/a	n/a	32	619
2010	427	111	16	51	0	n/a	n/a	36	641
2011	399	103	14	84	3	0	24	0	627
2012	376	107	16	87	3	0	29	0	618
2013	364	124	15	64	3	0	31	0	601
2014	354	132	10	66	1	0	27	0	590
2015	377	146	10	73	0	0	47	0	653
2016	337	126	7	100	1	1	33	0	605
2017	330	126	9	103	3	1	33	0	605
2018	329	131	8	97	2	1	38	0	606
2019	350	143	7	102	2	1	43	0	648
2020	354	168	3	103	1	1	46	0	676
2021	307	156	4	105	0	2	44	0	618
2022	341	140	7	129	1	2	46	0	666
2023	354	134	8	134	2	1	57	0	690
2024	348	135	8	168	3	0	50	0	712

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ocala Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	587	31.0	18.9	11.1
1989	646	36.0	17.9	39.9
1990	654	39.0	16.7	38.8
1991	728	40.0	18.2	42
1992	726	42.0	17.2	40.2
1993	774	42.0	18.4	42.5
1994	746	44.0	17.0	44.8
1995	733	44.0	16.7	43.8
1996	733	44.0	16.7	43.8
1997	741	45.0	16.5	45.5
1998	772	44.0	17.5	50.4
1999	718	41.0	17.5	53.2
2000	760	43.0	17.7	57.1
2001	708	42.0	16.9	61.7
2002	600	39.0	15.4	61.5
2003	600	39.0	15.4	61.5
2004	576	35.0	16.5	58
2005	608	40.0	15.2	60.9
2006	607	41.0	14.8	57.2
2007	638	42.0	15.2	57.7
2008	651	47.0	13.9	60.6
2009	619	54.3	12.6	56.4
2010	641	46.0	13.9	68.1
2011	627	48.0	13.0	62
2012	618	45.0	13.7	68.3
2013	601	41.0	14.6	67.9
2014	590	36.0	16.3	48.3
2015	653	40.0	16.3	66.8
2016	605	42.0	14.4	70.1
2017	605	43.0	14.0	68.6
2018	606	41.0	14.7	71.1
2019	648	39.0	16.6	63.6
2020	676	42.0	16.0	60.8
2021	618	45.0	13.7	65.2
2022	666	40.0	16.6	65.6
2023	690	43.0	16.0	67.1
2024	712	41.0	17.3	67.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ocala Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	587	31.0	18.9	11.1
1989	646	36.0	17.9	39.9
1990	654	39.0	16.7	38.8
1991	728	40.0	18.2	42
1992	726	42.0	17.2	40.2
1993	774	42.0	18.4	42.5
1994	746	44.0	17.0	44.8
1995	733	44.0	16.7	43.8
1996	733	44.0	16.7	43.8
1997	741	45.0	16.5	45.5
1998	772	44.0	17.5	50.4
1999	718	41.0	17.5	53.2
2000	760	43.0	17.7	57.1
2001	708	42.0	16.9	61.7
2002	600	39.0	15.4	61.5
2003	600	39.0	15.4	61.5
2004	576	35.0	16.5	58
2005	608	40.0	15.2	60.9
2006	607	41.0	14.8	57.2
2007	638	42.0	15.2	57.7
2008	651	47.0	13.9	60.6
2009	619	54.3	12.6	56.4
2010	641	46.0	13.9	68.1
2011	627	48.0	13.0	62
2012	618	45.0	13.7	68.3
2013	601	41.0	14.6	67.9
2014	590	36.0	16.3	48.3
2015	653	40.0	16.3	66.8
2016	605	42.0	14.4	70.1
2017	605	43.0	14.0	68.6
2018	606	41.0	14.7	71.1
2019	648	39.0	16.6	63.6
2020	676	42.0	16.0	60.8
2021	618	45.0	13.7	65.2
2022	666	40.0	16.6	65.6
2023	690	43.0	16.0	67.1
2024	712	41.0	17.3	67.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ocala Springs Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$851 (9.6%)	$7,995 (90.4%)	$8,846
2019	$559 (6.5%)	$8,073 (93.5%)	$8,632
2020	$665 (7.5%)	$8,145 (92.5%)	$8,810
2021	$1,186 (11.6%)	$9,008 (88.4%)	$10,193
2022	$1,775 (16.9%)	$8,703 (83.1%)	$10,477
2023	$1,995 (18.1%)	$9,033 (81.9%)	$11,030

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ocala Springs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1616^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1310^th of 2240 Elementary schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ocala Springs Elementary School)	48	49	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	44	42	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ocala Springs Elementary School)	43	58	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	49
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ocala Springs Elementary School)	50	44	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	49	50	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ocala Springs Elementary School)	52	54	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	54	58	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ocala Springs Elementary School)	46	42	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	45	43	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ocala Springs Elementary School)	45	49	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	45	46	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Ocala Springs Elementary School)	42	41	1%
5th Grade Science (Marion)	44	43	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	648	690	6.5%
African American	143	134	6.3%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	7	8	14.3%
Hispanic	102	134	31.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	350	354	1.1%
Two or More Races	43	57	32.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.6%	67.1%	3.5%

Schools Near Ocala Springs Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ocala Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5757 NE 40th Avenue Rd	Ocala	34479	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6360	712	41	17.3	67.6%	348 (48.9%)	135 (19.0%)	168 (23.6%)	8 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.0%)	38.4	1382^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	38.7%		40.9	1310^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.5%	72	44.0	49.0	49.0	52.0	43.0	48.0	53.0	$11,030	$1,995	$9,033
Anthony Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9501 NE Jacksonville Rd	Anthony	32617	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6000	333	23	14.4	69.7%	167 (50.2%)	102 (30.6%)	50 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)	37.8	1408^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.6%		37.1	1416^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.8%	8	34.0	59.0	27.0	52.0	68.0	33.0	52.0	$15,578	$3,075	$12,504
Oakcrest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1112 NE 28th St	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6350	555	28	19.8	77.5%	132 (23.8%)	282 (50.8%)	98 (17.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.8%)	9.5	2162^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	4.2%		19.5	1912^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.6%	250	24.0	19.0	38.0	34.0	35.0	27.0	27.0	$12,950	$2,453	$10,496
Fordham Early Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-2	4000 W Anthony Road	Ocala	33475	Martin County	Marion	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 236-0508	129	11	11.7	56.6%	60 (46.5%)	28 (21.7%)	32 (24.8%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)								(n/a)
Wyomina Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	511 NE 12th Ave	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6370	579	35	16.5	80.7%	165 (28.5%)	250 (43.2%)	118 (20.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.1%)	11.3	2120^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.0%		12.9	2083^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	7.0%	37	30.0	38.0	38.0	32.0	29.0	25.0	26.0	$10,745	$2,141	$8,606
Ward-Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	537 SE 36th Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6810	911	59	15.4	56.2%	513 (56.3%)	130 (14.3%)	205 (22.5%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.6%)	67.3	692^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	69.3%		64.8	745^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.7%	53	56.0	56.0	59.0	68.0	70.0	65.0	62.0	$10,959	$1,913	$9,045
Marion Elearning	Public, Virtual	K-5	1614 E Ft King St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 236-0570	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Elc Pk Ese Services	Public	PK	512 SE 3rd St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	No	(352) 671-6832	27	0		11.1%	2 (7.4%)	8 (29.6%)	16 (59.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)
Eighth Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	513 SE 8th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-7125	386	27	14.2	29.3%	275 (71.2%)	49 (12.7%)	46 (11.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	90.5	159^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.0%		87.9	218^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.3%	59	70.0	70.0	85.0	77.0	80.0	95.0	90.0	$11,877	$1,759	$10,118
Maplewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4751 SE 24th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6820	836	64	13.0	56.3%	419 (50.1%)	174 (20.8%)	192 (23.0%)	12 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.3%)	53	1018^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.9%		55.9	950^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.6%	68	47.0	50.0	51.0	59.0	69.0	59.0	56.0	$14,226	$3,044	$11,183

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocala Springs Elementary School

How many students attend Ocala Springs Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 712 students attended Ocala Springs Elementary School.

Is Ocala Springs Elementary School a good school?

Ocala Springs Elementary School ranks 1382^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Ocala Springs Elementary School in?

Marion

What is the racial makeup of Ocala Springs Elementary School?

Students at Ocala Springs Elementary School are 49% White, 24% Hispanic, 19% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Ocala Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ocala Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fort King Middle School
High : Vanguard High School

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