Marion Oaks Elementary School

Summary:

Marion Oaks Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 939 students in grades PK-5 in Ocala, Florida, which is part of the Marion School District, ranked 61 out of 68 districts in the state with a 1-star rating.

Despite having the highest per-student spending ($11,680) among nearby schools, College Park Elementary, South Ocala Elementary, and Sunrise Elementary, Marion Oaks Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom 20% of Florida elementary schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (33-46%), Math (41-46%), and Science (38%) are well below the state averages of 53-60%. Additionally, the school has very high chronic absenteeism rates (31.7-38.7%) and a high percentage of students (65.18%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage.

While Marion Oaks Elementary is the lowest-performing school in the immediate area, the nearby schools face similar challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and low test scores. The only outlier is Ina A. Colen Academy, a public charter school that has significantly higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and a much lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch. These findings suggest that targeted interventions and additional support may be necessary to improve student outcomes at Marion Oaks Elementary and the broader educational challenges facing the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

280 Marion Oaks Trl
Ocala, FL 34473

(352) 291-7975

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
1829^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,680

Students who attend Marion Oaks Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 1,050

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.0%

White:

30.6%

African American:

15.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marion Oaks Elementary School ranks worse than 81.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 22^nd among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.71. (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 Marion Oaks Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47%), White (30.6%), African American (15.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion Oaks Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 9^th best among 32 elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Marion Oaks Elementary School employs 69 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion Oaks Elementary School is $11,680, which is the 11^th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Marion School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Marion Oaks 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 Marion Oaks Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	28.24	1529^th	2029	24.6%
2014	29.86	1513^th	2064	26.7%
2016	21.11	1706^th	2087	18.3%
2017	35.02	1371^st	2112	35.1%
2018	22.30	1730^th	2118	18.3%
2019	23.74	1744^th	2182	20.1%
2021	25.76	1680^th	2247	25.2%
2022	25.81	1669^th	2219	24.8%
2023	21.26	1861^st	2240	16.9%
2024	22.71	1829^th	2256	18.9%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Very nice personnel Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 10, 2012

This school is awful. They do not worry about teaching ESE kids what so ever. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Marion Oaks Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	252	146	8	257	6	2	36	707
2012	271	151	7	283	4	2	45	763
2013	308	138	8	265	2	3	40	764
2014	293	143	10	269	2	2	37	756
2015	323	182	9	296	2	3	23	838
2016	317	202	10	312	4	4	30	879
2017	305	182	12	324	7	5	28	863
2018	325	175	9	335	5	2	25	876
2019	287	171	8	380	6	3	36	891
2020	296	147	7	374	2	3	40	869
2021	277	131	5	358	2	4	37	814
2022	305	150	3	396	2	6	48	910
2023	278	165	4	430	3	5	54	939
2024	321	161	11	493	1	4	59	1050

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 Marion Oaks Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	707	52.0	13.5	69.7
2012	763	56.0	13.6	75
2013	764	51.0	14.9	74.5
2014	756	49.0	15.4	46.4
2015	838	54.0	15.5	65.2
2016	879	60.0	14.6	68.9
2017	863	57.0	15.1	65.4
2018	876	54.0	16.2	73.4
2019	891	56.0	15.9	63.3
2020	869	59.0	14.7	60.9
2021	814	58.0	14.0	65.4
2022	910	56.0	16.2	63
2023	939	60.0	15.6	65.2
2024	1050	69.0	15.2	66.4

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 Marion Oaks Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	707	52.0	13.5	69.7
2012	763	56.0	13.6	75
2013	764	51.0	14.9	74.5
2014	756	49.0	15.4	46.4
2015	838	54.0	15.5	65.2
2016	879	60.0	14.6	68.9
2017	863	57.0	15.1	65.4
2018	876	54.0	16.2	73.4
2019	891	56.0	15.9	63.3
2020	869	59.0	14.7	60.9
2021	814	58.0	14.0	65.4
2022	910	56.0	16.2	63
2023	939	60.0	15.6	65.2
2024	1050	69.0	15.2	66.4

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 Marion Oaks Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$804 (9.3%)	$7,860 (90.7%)	$8,664
2019	$969 (10.3%)	$8,448 (89.7%)	$9,416
2020	$718 (7.5%)	$8,874 (92.5%)	$9,592
2021	$1,325 (12.2%)	$9,510 (87.8%)	$10,834
2022	$2,145 (19.3%)	$8,960 (80.7%)	$11,106
2023	$2,501 (21.4%)	$9,179 (78.6%)	$11,680

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion Oaks Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1744^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1861^st of 2240 Elementary schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion Oaks Elementary School)	42	40	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	44	42	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion Oaks Elementary School)	66	47	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	49
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Oaks Elementary School)	35	45	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	49	50	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion Oaks Elementary School)	54	41	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	54	58	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Oaks Elementary School)	35	38	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	45	43	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion Oaks Elementary School)	37	42	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	45	46	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Marion Oaks Elementary School)	32	32
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	891	939	5.4%
African American	171	165	3.5%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	8	4	50%
Hispanic	380	430	13.2%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	287	278	3.1%
Two or More Races	36	54	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.3%	65.2%	1.9%

Schools Near Marion Oaks 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)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	280 Marion Oaks Trl	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7975	1,050	69	15.2	66.4%	321 (30.6%)	161 (15.3%)	493 (47.0%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	59 (5.6%)	22.7	1829^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.9%		21.3	1861^st of 2240 public elementary schools	16.9%	32	34.0	33.0	42.0			41.0	45.0	46.0				38.0		$11,680	$2,501	$9,179
Sunrise Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	375 Marion Oaks Crse	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6200	1,275	69	18.4	66.5%	216 (16.9%)	347 (27.2%)	643 (50.4%)	8 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.6%)	15.7	2016^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.6%		22.3	1821^st of 2240 public elementary schools	18.7%	195	36.0	38.0	30.0			46.0	40.0	27.0				25.0		$9,875	$1,893	$7,982
Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4397 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7900	970	55	17.6	53.3%	350 (36.1%)	134 (13.8%)	390 (40.2%)	36 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	56 (5.8%)	55.8	950^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.9%		54.4	985^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.0%	35	59.0	55.0	52.0			55.0	71.0	54.0				52.0		$10,551	$1,861	$8,691
Shady Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5959 S Magnolia Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4085	683	36	18.9	54.3%	347 (50.8%)	84 (12.3%)	195 (28.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.3%)	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
Ina A.Colen Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5080 SW 66th Ct. Rd.	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 304-6787	435	26	16.7	15.4%	222 (51.0%)	20 (4.6%)	143 (32.9%)	18 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.4%)	78.6	444^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.3%					(n/a)	77.0	57.0	67.0	69.0	65.0	89.0	82.0	65.0	80.0	78.0	100.0	51.0	76.0	$22,539	$80	$22,459
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	666	36	18.5	63.2%	348 (52.3%)	71 (10.7%)	214 (32.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.7%)	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
Saddlewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 SW 43rd Ct	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4075	1,000	53	18.8	56.1%	306 (30.6%)	242 (24.2%)	317 (31.7%)	61 (6.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (7.0%)	51.3	1067^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.7%		51.4	1068^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.3%	1	56.0	49.0	58.0			62.0	53.0	60.0				43.0		$10,365	$1,882	$8,484
Belleview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5556 SE County Highway 484	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6100	675	37	18.2	68.1%	372 (55.1%)	71 (10.5%)	189 (28.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.8%)	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
Legacy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8496 Juniper Rd	Ocala	34480	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-0800	691	42	16.4	69.9%	230 (33.3%)	172 (24.9%)	236 (34.2%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	44 (6.4%)	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
College Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1330 SW 33rd Ave	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4040	824	45	18.3	72.8%	149 (18.1%)	202 (24.5%)	429 (52.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (4.5%)	22.1	1844^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.3%		31.5	1566^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.1%	278	28.0	33.0	35.0			45.0	42.0	49.0				41.0		$10,244	$1,835	$8,409

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion Oaks Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Marion Oaks Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Marion Oaks Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks

Is Marion Oaks Elementary School a good school?

Marion Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Marion Oaks Elementary School in?

Marion

How many students attend Marion Oaks Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,050 students attended Marion Oaks Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Marion Oaks Elementary School?

Students at Marion Oaks Elementary School are 47% Hispanic, 31% White, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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