Greenway Elementary School

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Greenway Elementary School ranks 1593 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Greenway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ocala, Florida, serving 736 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Greenway Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking between 1497 and 1902 out of over 2,000 schools over the past several years. The school faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 15.7% to 43.6%), consistently lower test scores than the state and district averages, and a high percentage of students (66.51% to 68.05%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In comparison, nearby schools like South Ocala Elementary, Shady Hill Elementary, and Ward-Highlands Elementary generally perform better on these key metrics.

The school's performance has been declining over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1315 out of 2,064 schools in 2013-2014 to 1593 out of 2,256 schools in 2023-2024. This trend is concerning and suggests the need for intervention and support to address the underlying issues, such as the high rates of chronic absenteeism and the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

207 Midway Rd
Ocala, FL 34472

(352) 671-4845

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
1593^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,070

Students who attend Greenway Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 736

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

36.1%

White:

33.7%

African American:

21.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Greenway Elementary School ranks worse than 70.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 15^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.06. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Greenway Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36.1%), White (33.7%), African American (21.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenway Elementary School is 21. 31 elementary schools in the Marion School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Greenway Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenway Elementary School is $10,070. 29 elementary schools in the Marion School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Marion:

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

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Rank History for Greenway Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	45.98	949^th	1688	43.8%
2007	49.20	964^th	1786	46.0%
2008	41.50	1108^th	1789	38.1%
2009	35.64	1288^th	1847	30.3%
2010	35.76	1322^nd	1919	31.1%
2011	39.71	1278^th	1985	35.6%
2012	32.25	1383^rd	1984	30.3%
2013	37.20	1296^th	2029	36.1%
2014	37.58	1315^th	2064	36.3%
2016	20.87	1716^th	2087	17.8%
2017	15.47	1897^th	2112	10.2%
2018	14.66	1902^nd	2118	10.2%
2019	19.63	1852^nd	2182	15.1%
2021	22.64	1760^th	2247	21.7%
2022	32.59	1497^th	2219	32.5%
2023	30.61	1597^th	2240	28.7%
2024	31.06	1593^rd	2256	29.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, March 4, 2016

They have sent my 8yr home twice on the wrong bus at the wrong time. He also hada teacher try to make him role play as a girl. When he refussed she threatened him w calling me and ultimitly gave him a zero. Addministration is convinitly always unavlible. I am also seeing a running trend of not being responsible and blaming the 8yr old. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Greenway Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	377	154	5	43	8	n/a	n/a	0	587
1999	424	162	6	58	5	n/a	n/a	0	655
2000	396	178	7	71	7	n/a	n/a	0	659
2001	416	181	12	73	5	n/a	n/a	0	687
2002	420	175	6	92	4	n/a	n/a	0	697
2003	420	175	6	92	4	n/a	n/a	0	697
2004	438	168	6	123	2	n/a	n/a	0	737
2005	500	195	9	151	5	n/a	n/a	0	860
2006	520	216	11	180	6	n/a	n/a	0	933
2007	514	206	19	219	14	n/a	n/a	73	1045
2008	429	241	24	217	15	n/a	n/a	82	1008
2009	423	245	21	217	25	n/a	n/a	83	1014
2010	403	235	23	180	25	n/a	n/a	87	953
2011	363	239	13	212	18	3	63	0	911
2012	338	274	15	215	17	2	69	0	930
2013	370	216	17	201	10	4	67	0	885
2014	297	170	15	145	6	3	38	0	674
2015	308	184	16	165	3	3	44	0	723
2016	295	190	18	176	2	7	52	0	740
2017	279	192	16	178	3	5	59	0	732
2018	276	181	15	211	2	6	49	0	740
2019	264	141	20	206	2	6	43	0	682
2020	243	147	19	203	2	5	49	0	668
2021	219	158	15	203	3	5	39	0	642
2022	220	163	9	260	4	4	41	0	701
2023	248	158	11	266	7	2	44	0	736

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 Greenway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	587	31.0	18.9	52.1
1999	655	35.0	18.7	58.3
2000	659	35.0	18.8	18.4
2001	687	39.0	17.6	72.6
2002	697	40.0	17.4	75.9
2003	697	40.0	17.4	75.9
2004	737	44.0	16.8	67.4
2005	860	49.0	17.6	70.5
2006	933	52.0	17.9	63.6
2007	1045	61.0	17.1	67.9
2008	1008	61.0	16.5	67
2009	1014	69.8	16.1	70.7
2010	953	57.0	16.7	83
2011	911	60.0	15.1	73.7
2012	930	57.0	16.3	81.7
2013	885	51.0	17.3	77.9
2014	674	38.0	17.7	45.4
2015	723	43.0	16.8	67.1
2016	740	47.0	15.7	68.9
2017	732	45.0	16.2	63.3
2018	740	43.0	17.2	69.9
2019	682	39.0	17.4	60.1
2020	668	35.0	19.0	61.8
2021	642	37.0	17.3	66.5
2022	701	35.0	20.0	68
2023	736	35.0	21.0	66.7

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 Greenway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	587	31.0	18.9	52.1
1999	655	35.0	18.7	58.3
2000	659	35.0	18.8	18.4
2001	687	39.0	17.6	72.6
2002	697	40.0	17.4	75.9
2003	697	40.0	17.4	75.9
2004	737	44.0	16.8	67.4
2005	860	49.0	17.6	70.5
2006	933	52.0	17.9	63.6
2007	1045	61.0	17.1	67.9
2008	1008	61.0	16.5	67
2009	1014	69.8	16.1	70.7
2010	953	57.0	16.7	83
2011	911	60.0	15.1	73.7
2012	930	57.0	16.3	81.7
2013	885	51.0	17.3	77.9
2014	674	38.0	17.7	45.4
2015	723	43.0	16.8	67.1
2016	740	47.0	15.7	68.9
2017	732	45.0	16.2	63.3
2018	740	43.0	17.2	69.9
2019	682	39.0	17.4	60.1
2020	668	35.0	19.0	61.8
2021	642	37.0	17.3	66.5
2022	701	35.0	20.0	68
2023	736	35.0	21.0	66.7

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 Greenway Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$840 (10.5%)	$7,153 (89.5%)	$7,993
2019	$879 (10.2%)	$7,761 (89.8%)	$8,639
2020	$656 (7.4%)	$8,254 (92.6%)	$8,910
2021	$757 (8.2%)	$8,523 (91.8%)	$9,280
2022	$1,508 (15.8%)	$8,051 (84.2%)	$9,558
2023	$1,808 (18.0%)	$8,261 (82.0%)	$10,070

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenway 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 1852^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1597^th of 2240 Elementary schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenway Elementary School)	39	52	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	44	42	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenway Elementary School)	51	57	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	49
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenway Elementary School)	41	42	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	49	50	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greenway Elementary School)	52	44	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	54	58	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenway Elementary School)	34	38	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	45	43	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Greenway Elementary School)	25	37	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	45	46	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Greenway Elementary School)	39	40	1%
5th Grade Science (Marion)	44	43	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	682	736	7.9%
African American	141	158	12.1%
American Indian	2	7	250%
Asian	20	11	45%
Hispanic	206	266	29.1%
Pacific Islander	6	2	66.7%
White	264	248	6.1%
Two or More Races	43	44	2.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.1%	66.7%	6.6%

Schools Near Greenway Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Greenway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	207 Midway Rd	Ocala	34472	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4845	736	35	21.0	66.7%	248 (33.7%)	158 (21.5%)	266 (36.1%)	11 (1.5%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.0%)	31.1	1593^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	29.4%		30.6	1597^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.7%	4	47.0	32.0	43.0	55.0	38.0	47.0	47.0	$10,070	$1,808	$8,261
Marion Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	39 Cedar Rd	Ocala	34472	Marion County	Marion	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 687-2100	223	14	15.9	62.8%	88 (39.5%)	46 (20.6%)	60 (26.9%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.8%)	19 (8.5%)	53.2	1015^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.0%		49.1	1117^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.1%	102	79.0	39.0	50.0	69.0	41.0	70.0	57.0	$8,903	$538	$8,365
Emerald Shores Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	404 Emerald Rd	Ocala	34472	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4800	666	37	18.0	73.7%	242 (36.3%)	170 (25.5%)	193 (29.0%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	52 (7.8%)	13.3	2077^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.9%		23.1	1798^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.7%	279	28.0	35.0	41.0	29.0	31.0	32.0	34.0	$10,429	$2,268	$8,160
Legacy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8496 Juniper Rd	Ocala	34480	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-0800	716	45	15.9	71.9%	256 (35.8%)	158 (22.1%)	246 (34.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	49 (6.8%)	16.5	1996^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.5%		20.9	1876^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.3%	120	36.0	36.0	34.0	46.0	36.0	36.0	24.0	$11,050	$2,265	$8,784
Maplewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4751 SE 24th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6820	817	60	13.6	56.3%	424 (51.9%)	165 (20.2%)	183 (22.4%)	11 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.9%)	53	1018^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.9%		55.9	950^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.6%	68	47.0	50.0	51.0	59.0	69.0	59.0	56.0	$14,226	$3,044	$11,183
Belleview-Santos Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9600 SE Us Highway 441	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6260	570	31	18.3	66.0%	297 (52.1%)	69 (12.1%)	173 (30.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (4.6%)	25	1770^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.5%		23.6	1781^st of 2240 public elementary schools	20.5%	11	35.0	38.0	47.0	49.0	45.0	40.0	35.0	$10,441	$1,915	$8,525
Belleview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5556 SE County Highway 484	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6100	650	37	17.5	72.9%	381 (58.6%)	60 (9.2%)	158 (24.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.4%)	27	1710^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.2%		44.3	1221^st of 2240 public elementary schools	45.5%	489	48.0	34.0	42.0	54.0	36.0	41.0	41.0	$9,691	$1,455	$8,237
Ward-Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	537 SE 36th Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6810	959	55	17.4	59.1%	536 (55.9%)	152 (15.8%)	206 (21.5%)	11 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.3%)	67.3	692^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	69.3%		64.8	745^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.7%	53	56.0	56.0	59.0	68.0	70.0	65.0	62.0	$10,959	$1,913	$9,045
South Ocala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1430 SE 24th Rd	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4750	715	48	14.8	60.4%	305 (42.7%)	190 (26.6%)	160 (22.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.6%)	28.7	1657^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.6%		35.9	1443^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.6%	214	39.0	50.0	34.0	52.0	53.0	40.0	32.0	$12,675	$2,625	$10,051
Shady Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5959 S Magnolia Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4085	643	38	16.9	55.5%	345 (53.7%)	71 (11.0%)	170 (26.4%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.8%)	39.8	1349^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.2%		60.5	826^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.1%	523	39.0	58.0	49.0	47.0	71.0	44.0	44.0	$10,152	$1,758	$8,393

Frequently Asked Questions about Greenway Elementary School

Is Greenway Elementary School a good school?

Greenway Elementary School ranks 1593^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Greenway Elementary School?

Students at Greenway Elementary School are 36% Hispanic, 34% White, 21% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Greenway Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Greenway Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

How many students attend Greenway Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 736 students attended Greenway Elementary School.

What district is Greenway Elementary School in?

Marion

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