Enrollment
696
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120126002681
Emerald Shores Elementary School — Ocala, FL
Federal NCES profile for Emerald Shores Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerald Shores Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Emerald Shores Elementary School reports 696 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 69.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 33% above the Florida average and 34% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 696 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marion spends $11,790 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.3% from local sources (property taxes), 43.3% from the state, and 21.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Emerald Shores Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 33% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 62% in Florida — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,790
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 696 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 696 Top 61% in Florida — larger than 39% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 18:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 69.4% +33% vs state
NCES ID 120126002681
Student demographics
White 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
African American 25.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 696:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.8%
In-school suspensions 64
Out-of-school suspensions 60
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Emerald Shores Elementary School.
$11,790
Per student
-8%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
Similar other schools in Ocala
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
1,402 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Marion Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
1,196 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
Standard public school
1,010 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Saddlewood Elementary School
Standard public school
1,007 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Ward-Highlands Elementary School
Standard public school
908 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
College Park Elementary School
Standard public school
873 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Emerald Shores Elementary School
How many students attend Emerald Shores Elementary School?
Emerald Shores Elementary School has 696 students enrolled. It is a other school in OCALA, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerald Shores Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerald Shores Elementary School is 18:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerald Shores Elementary School?
69.4% of students at Emerald Shores Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerald Shores Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emerald Shores Elementary School is White at 37.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in OCALA, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerald Shores Elementary School?
Emerald Shores Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.