- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks held near 1,112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 120126007398 · Ocala, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,260 enr · 25.7:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks held near 1,112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks 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
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks
1,260 students
What this shows Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks reports 1,260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks compares
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 elementary 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 (~1,260 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,067 (2022-23) → 1,112 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.