South Ocala Elementary School
#1337 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#22592 of 50,301 nationally
About South Ocala Elementary School
South Ocala 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 712 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1337th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (64th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 712.
There are 33 schools in Ocala; South Ocala Elementary School ranks 15th of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)68.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
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 South Ocala Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Ocala Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Eighth Street Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 2.6 km away
Osceola Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
866 students · 2.7 km away
Ocali Charter Middle School
Ocala · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
194 students · 2.8 km away
Wyomina Park Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 3.5 km away
Fort King Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
918 students · 3.6 km away
Shady Hill Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students · 4.0 km away
Ward-Highlands Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
908 students · 4.1 km away
DR N H Jones Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
789 students · 4.3 km away
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students · 4.5 km away
Maplewood Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
819 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
Palm Beach Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
Branford Elementary School
Branford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
Parkside Elementary School
Coral Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students
Bayshore Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
Heathrow Elementary School
Lake Mary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Ocala Elementary School a good school?
South Ocala Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 53.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1337 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 South Ocala Elementary School rank in Florida?
South Ocala Elementary School ranks #1337 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #22592 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Ocala Elementary School?
South Ocala Elementary School had 712 students in 2025.
Is South Ocala Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Ocala Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Ocala Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Ocala Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.