Enrollment
215
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120126010681
Fordham Early Learning Academy — Ocala, FL
Federal NCES profile for Fordham Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
215 students enrolled
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.
Free-lunch eligible
17.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-67% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fordham Early Learning Academy reports 215 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 17.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 67% below the Florida average and 67% below the national baseline.
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. Use the demographic breakdown, funding mix and nearby-school comparisons below to build a fuller picture than any single ranking provides.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fordham Early Learning Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 67% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 17% | — | — |
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
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 67% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 215 Top 17% in Florida — larger than 83% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 17.0% -67% vs state
NCES ID 120126010681
Student demographics
White 50.2%
African American 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Fordham Early Learning Academy.
$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
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Frequently asked questions about Fordham Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Fordham Early Learning Academy?
Fordham Early Learning Academy has 215 students enrolled. It is a other school in OCALA, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fordham Early Learning Academy?
17.0% of students at Fordham Early Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fordham Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fordham Early Learning Academy is White at 50.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in OCALA, FL.