Enrollment
381
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
Eighth Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eighth Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126001260
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eighth Street Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 29
- schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eighth Street Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eighth Street Elementary School ranks #6 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eighth Street Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eighth Street Elementary School
Eighth Street Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ocala, Florida, enrolling 381 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 381 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students) and Forest High School (2,387 students) alongside Eighth Street Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eighth Street Elementary School compares
Eighth Street Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Eighth Street Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Eighth Street Elementary School.
$10,818
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 43.3%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eighth Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eighth Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eighth Street Elementary School
How many students attend Eighth Street Elementary School?
Eighth Street Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ocala, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eighth Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eighth Street Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eighth Street Elementary School?
30.1% of students at Eighth Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eighth Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eighth Street Elementary School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eighth Street Elementary School?
Eighth Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eighth Street Elementary School rank among schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Eighth Street Elementary School ranks #6 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ocala on the city page.
Is Eighth Street Elementary School a good school?
Eighth Street Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Eighth Street Elementary School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.
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