Emerald Shores Elementary School

Summary:

Emerald Shores Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ocala, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 666. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Emerald Shores has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking between 1,587 and 2,077 out of around 2,200-2,250 schools.

Emerald Shores has several key metrics that differentiate it from other schools in the area. The school has had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.6% to 47.0% over the past 5 years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Emerald Shores' test scores are consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects, with only 28-41% of students proficient in ELA and Math, compared to 43-55% for the district and 53-60% for the state. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.72% to 79.08% over the past 3 years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby higher-performing schools, such as Ward-Highlands Elementary and Shady Hill Elementary, Emerald Shores performs significantly worse across a range of metrics. These underlying issues, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, economic disadvantage, and relatively high student-teacher ratios, may be contributing to the school's poor academic performance. Addressing these challenges could be crucial for improving student outcomes and moving Emerald Shores towards higher levels of achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 404 Emerald Rd
       Ocala, FL  34472


(352) 671-4800

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
2077th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,429 Help


Students who attend Emerald Shores Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lake Weir Middle School
High:    Lake Weir High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  666

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.3%
Hispanic:
29.0%
African American:
25.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Emerald Shores Elementary School ranks worse than 92.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 29th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Emerald Shores Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.3%), Hispanic (29%), African American (25.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerald Shores Elementary School is 18. 26 elementary schools in the Marion School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Emerald Shores Elementary School employs 37 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerald Shores Elementary School is $10,429. 23 elementary schools in the Marion School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Emerald Shores Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emerald Shores Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.93 855th 1688 49.3%
2007 41.36 1109th 1786 37.9%
2008 32.65 1288th 1789 28.0%
2009 34.10 1319th 1847 28.6%
2010 34.64 1347th 1919 29.8%
2011 30.91 1479th 1985 25.5%
2012 22.89 1599th 1984 19.4%
2013 20.83 1708th 2029 15.8%
2014 16.23 1837th 2064 11.0%
2016 15.50 1852nd 2087 11.3%
2017 26.08 1599th 2112 24.3%
2018 11.96 1968th 2118 7.1%
2019 10.40 2052nd 2182 6.0%
2021 17.17 1921st 2247 14.5%
2022 29.38 1587th 2219 28.5%
2023 23.11 1798th 2240 19.7%
2024 13.27 2077th 2256 7.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Emerald Shores Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 542 130 4 39 5 n/a n/a 0 720
1991 641 176 8 54 5 n/a n/a 0 884
1992 613 232 5 71 5 n/a n/a 0 926
1993 481 210 5 60 2 n/a n/a 0 758
1994 454 238 3 65 3 n/a n/a 0 763
1995 458 262 5 73 3 n/a n/a 0 801
1996 458 262 5 73 3 n/a n/a 0 801
1997 412 274 6 86 3 n/a n/a 0 781
1998 375 258 5 78 4 n/a n/a 0 720
1999 335 243 4 89 2 n/a n/a 0 673
2000 409 240 6 89 2 n/a n/a 0 746
2001 339 236 5 105 3 n/a n/a 0 688
2002 304 258 1 121 1 n/a n/a 0 685
2003 304 258 1 121 1 n/a n/a 0 685
2004 273 254 2 134 7 n/a n/a 0 670
2005 293 211 3 120 10 n/a n/a 0 637
2006 307 257 3 115 12 n/a n/a 0 694
2007 286 227 3 104 13 n/a n/a 38 671
2008 285 241 8 104 8 n/a n/a 40 686
2009 285 236 9 114 6 n/a n/a 58 708
2010 271 214 8 93 8 n/a n/a 51 645
2011 232 188 5 98 3 1 37 0 564
2012 244 210 3 103 5 1 58 0 624
2013 261 208 5 112 7 2 44 0 639
2014 270 192 5 130 10 6 48 0 661
2015 269 210 4 127 6 6 36 0 658
2016 225 186 4 125 6 5 38 0 589
2017 196 174 4 109 4 2 32 0 521
2018 202 167 5 122 4 2 50 0 552
2019 215 192 4 159 4 2 68 0 644
2020 203 208 4 161 4 0 54 0 634
2021 197 189 6 163 2 1 49 0 607
2022 223 165 6 178 1 1 46 0 620
2023 242 170 5 193 1 3 52 0 666

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Emerald Shores Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 720 34.0 21.1 40
1991 884 40.0 22.1 48.5
1992 926 46.0 20.1 47.3
1993 758 40.0 19.0 51.2
1994 763 38.0 20.1 53.2
1995 801 43.0 18.6 60
1996 801 43.0 18.6 60
1997 781 41.0 19.0 62.7
1998 720 36.0 20.0 62.5
1999 673 37.0 18.2 75
2000 746 36.0 20.7 72.7
2001 688 34.0 20.2 81.3
2002 685 41.0 16.7 82.3
2003 685 41.0 16.7 82.3
2004 670 43.0 15.6 86.4
2005 637 39.0 16.3 84.5
2006 694 44.0 15.8 76.4
2007 671 43.0 15.6 78.2
2008 686 46.0 14.9 80
2009 708 47.6 16.5 83.2
2010 645 41.0 15.7 91.1
2011 564 40.0 14.1 81
2012 624 42.0 14.8 85.9
2013 639 38.0 16.8 86.5
2014 661 36.0 18.3 63.2
2015 658 39.0 16.8 78.3
2016 589 38.0 15.5 81
2017 521 37.0 14.0 79.3
2018 552 32.0 17.2 80.8
2019 644 35.0 18.4 72.4
2020 634 38.0 16.6 74.9
2021 607 38.0 15.9 79.1
2022 620 36.0 17.2 74.2
2023 666 37.0 18.0 73.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Emerald Shores Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 720 34.0 21.1 40
1991 884 40.0 22.1 48.5
1992 926 46.0 20.1 47.3
1993 758 40.0 19.0 51.2
1994 763 38.0 20.1 53.2
1995 801 43.0 18.6 60
1996 801 43.0 18.6 60
1997 781 41.0 19.0 62.7
1998 720 36.0 20.0 62.5
1999 673 37.0 18.2 75
2000 746 36.0 20.7 72.7
2001 688 34.0 20.2 81.3
2002 685 41.0 16.7 82.3
2003 685 41.0 16.7 82.3
2004 670 43.0 15.6 86.4
2005 637 39.0 16.3 84.5
2006 694 44.0 15.8 76.4
2007 671 43.0 15.6 78.2
2008 686 46.0 14.9 80
2009 708 47.6 16.5 83.2
2010 645 41.0 15.7 91.1
2011 564 40.0 14.1 81
2012 624 42.0 14.8 85.9
2013 639 38.0 16.8 86.5
2014 661 36.0 18.3 63.2
2015 658 39.0 16.8 78.3
2016 589 38.0 15.5 81
2017 521 37.0 14.0 79.3
2018 552 32.0 17.2 80.8
2019 644 35.0 18.4 72.4
2020 634 38.0 16.6 74.9
2021 607 38.0 15.9 79.1
2022 620 36.0 17.2 74.2
2023 666 37.0 18.0 73.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Emerald Shores Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $977 (10.6%) $8,254 (89.4%) $9,231
2019 $1,412 (14.9%) $8,076 (85.1%) $9,488
2020 $957 (9.7%) $8,943 (90.3%) $9,900
2021 $1,109 (10.6%) $9,328 (89.4%) $10,437
2022 $1,985 (18.0%) $9,066 (82.0%) $11,052
2023 $2,268 (21.7%) $8,160 (78.2%) $10,429

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerald Shores Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2052nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1798th of 2240 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Shores Elementary School)3542
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4442
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Emerald Shores Elementary School)3560
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)4949
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Shores Elementary School)3252
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4950
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Emerald Shores Elementary School)3849
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)5458
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Shores Elementary School)3431
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4543
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Emerald Shores Elementary School)2535
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marion)4546
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Emerald Shores Elementary School)3331
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Marion)4443
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students644666
 3.4%
African American192170
 11.5%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic159193
 21.4%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White215242
 12.6%
Two or More Races6852
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.4%73.7%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Shores Elementary School

Students at Emerald Shores Elementary School are 36% White, 29% Hispanic, 26% African American, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 666 students attended Emerald Shores Elementary School.

Emerald Shores Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Florida elementary schools.

Students who attend Emerald Shores Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Weir Middle School
High : Lake Weir High School


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