How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Emerald Shores Elementary School | Marion Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ocala, FL | Ocala, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 696 | 228 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.2% | 50.9% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Emerald Shores Elementary School | Marion Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,180 | $11,180 |
| District | Marion County Public Schools | Marion County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Emerald Shores Elementary School | Marion Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.6% | 46.5% |
| African American | 25.6% | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.9% | 31.1% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 6.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Emerald Shores Elementary School | Marion Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 582:1 | 223:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.1% | 17.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 64 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.