Fessenden Elementary School
#2114 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#40262 of 50,301 nationally
About Fessenden Elementary School
Fessenden Elementary School is a public elementary located in Ocala, in the Marion school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 430 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2114th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is students per teacher (37th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 430.
There are 33 schools in Ocala; Fessenden Elementary School ranks 31st of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)75.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fessenden Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fessenden Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Marion Middle School
Citra · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students · 6.5 km away
Fordham Early Learning Academy
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
215 students · 7.4 km away
Ocali Charter High School
Ocala · Charter high · Grades 9–12
116 students · 7.6 km away
Anthony Elementary School
Anthony · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 8.0 km away
North Marion High School
Citra · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,228 students · 8.4 km away
Vanguard High School
Ocala · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,684 students · 8.9 km away
Reddick-Collier Elementary School
Reddick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students · 9.8 km away
Howard Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
917 students · 9.8 km away
Oakcrest Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students · 9.9 km away
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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430 students
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North Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Bent Tree Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
William Frangus Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School
Boynton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Benoist Farms Elementary School
West Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fessenden Elementary School a good school?
Fessenden Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 27.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2114 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fessenden Elementary School rank in Florida?
Fessenden Elementary School ranks #2114 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #40262 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fessenden Elementary School?
Fessenden Elementary School had 430 students in 2025.
Is Fessenden Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Fessenden Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fessenden Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fessenden Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.