Ward-Highlands Elementary School
#1107 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#18499 of 50,301 nationally
About Ward-Highlands Elementary School
Ward-Highlands 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 908 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1107th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 908.
There are 33 schools in Ocala; Ward-Highlands Elementary School ranks 9th of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.6%
- 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 Ward-Highlands Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.6%
- 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
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ward-Highlands Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ocali Charter Middle School
Ocala · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
194 students · 2.1 km away
Maplewood Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
819 students · 2.3 km away
Fort King Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
918 students · 3.2 km away
Wyomina Park Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 3.8 km away
South Ocala Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students · 4.1 km away
Eighth Street Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 4.6 km away
Forest High School
Ocala · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,387 students · 4.6 km away
Osceola Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
866 students · 4.7 km away
Oakcrest Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students · 5.3 km away
Vanguard High School
Ocala · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,684 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Corkscrew Elementary School
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908 students
Sunrise Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
907 students
Sunset Palms Elementary School
Boynton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
909 students
Carillon Elementary School
Oviedo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
907 students
Manatee Elementary School
Viera · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
910 students
Boyette Springs Elementary School
Riverview · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
910 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ward-Highlands Elementary School a good school?
Ward-Highlands Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 59.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1107 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 Ward-Highlands Elementary School rank in Florida?
Ward-Highlands Elementary School ranks #1107 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #18499 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ward-Highlands Elementary School?
Ward-Highlands Elementary School had 908 students in 2025.
Is Ward-Highlands Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Ward-Highlands Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ward-Highlands Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ward-Highlands Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.