B+
Ward-Highlands Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
537 SE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 · (352) 671-6810 · Part of Marion County School District
Students
908
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
54%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Ward-Highlands Elementary School
- Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 18.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency60%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts55%
State average 52.1%
Location
Directions ↗
537 SE 36th Ave, Ocala
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K38
Kindergarten115
Grade 1143
Grade 2139
Grade 3173
Grade 4150
Grade 5150
Enrollment over time
768’20
947’21
959’22
911’23
908’24
Up 18.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 53%Hispanic 25%Black 14%Two or more races 6%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.