Enrollment
720
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
Greenway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greenway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126003202
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenway Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #27 of 29
- schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenway Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenway Elementary School ranks #27 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenway Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenway Elementary School
Greenway Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ocala, Florida, enrolling 720 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 720 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,063 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #1,003, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (28%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 720 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 Greenway 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 Greenway Elementary School compares
Greenway 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.6%
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 720 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
White 27.6%
African American 23.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Greenway Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Greenway 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 Greenway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenway 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 (~720 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenway Elementary School
How many students attend Greenway Elementary School?
Greenway Elementary School has 720 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ocala, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenway Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenway Elementary School?
62.9% of students at Greenway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greenway Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenway Elementary School?
Greenway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Greenway Elementary School rank among schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenway Elementary School ranks #27 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 Greenway Elementary School a good school?
Greenway Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Greenway 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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