- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Eighth Street Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 120126001260 · Ocala, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 14.1:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Eighth Street Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Eighth Street Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 381
Eighth Street Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Eighth Street Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eighth Street Elementary School compares
Eighth Street Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.