Enrollment
1,260
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ocala, FL
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120126007398
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks is a higher-need, large elementary school in Ocala, Florida, enrolling 1,260 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Florida schools and 44% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,260 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 424 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #385, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 630 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% 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.
Discipline events run high: 459 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,260 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students) and Forest High School (2,387 students) alongside Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks.
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 Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks compares
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,260
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 630 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
258
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 50.8%
African American 23.7%
White 19.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks 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 Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks.
$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 Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks'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 elementary 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 (~1,260 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks
How many students attend Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks?
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks has 1,260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ocala, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks is 25.7:1, which is 44% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks?
68.5% of students at Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks?
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks rank among elementary schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Ocala on the city page.
Is Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks a good school?
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks, 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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