- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
Oakcrest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakcrest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126001270
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakcrest Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 29
- schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakcrest Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakcrest Elementary School ranks #11 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Oakcrest Elementary School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 120126001270 · Ocala, FL Other · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 21.8:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Oakcrest Elementary School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Oakcrest Elementary School 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 631
Oakcrest Elementary School
631 students
What this shows Oakcrest Elementary School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakcrest Elementary School compares
Oakcrest Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 55% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$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 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.3%
White 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Oakcrest Elementary School 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 Oakcrest 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakcrest Elementary School'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 other 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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakcrest Elementary School
How many students attend Oakcrest Elementary School?
Oakcrest Elementary School has 631 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakcrest Elementary School is 21.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakcrest Elementary School?
80.4% of students at Oakcrest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakcrest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakcrest Elementary School is African American at 49.3% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakcrest Elementary School?
Oakcrest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Oakcrest Elementary School rank among schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakcrest Elementary School ranks #11 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.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Oakcrest 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.