Eighth Street Elementary School

Eighth Street Elementary School is a public school with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1.

Students at Eighth Street Elementary School enjoy lunch outside on red picnic tables.

Students at Eighth Street Elementary School enjoy a game of hoops on the basketball court.

Students love to play on the playground at Eighth Street Elementary.

Eighth Street Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

513 SE 8th St, Ocala, FL

Downtown Ocala Neighborhood

Marion County Public Schools

386 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Dawn Prestipino

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
82%

Reading Proficiency
77%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

77%

Math Proficiency

82%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

376:1

Student Diversity

Male

54.3%

Female

45.7%

White

71.4%

Black

12.8%

Hispanic

12.1%

Two or more races

3.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/14/2021

I came from Grace Episcopal.My third grade teacher was Linda Hutto.SHE, amazing human being.I was picked on because I was adopted.She wrote my mom a sweet note."For Kathy there is no cookie cutter"She is One of a kind.I love that school. Kathy Lea Ibbetson

5.0 other

8/18/2011

This was my Elementary School. I went to this school when Mrs. Helen Ingrao was still alive and running it (May her soul rest in peace). Back then, those were some of the best years of my life ... I can't honestly speak for what's happened since I was there last, but I trust that the Principal runni...

5.0 parent

6/18/2010

I grew up going to Eighth Street and it's a wonderful school! I wouldn't want my children going to any other school in the area. The education is challenging and teachers are caring. Ocala's only public private school!

5.0 parent

3/1/2010

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Median Lot Size

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Marion Technical College

Pre-K to 12th
Public

B-

Marion Technical Institute

Pre-K to 12th
Public

C+

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6th to 12th
Public

Toms Park

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Fishing
Grills

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Chazal Park

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Picnic Area
Trails

Tuscawilla Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails

Ocala Skate Park

Skateboard
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Tuscawilla Art Park

Picnic Area
Trails

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Florida Marion County Ocala 34471 Downtown Ocala

Eighth Street Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Ocala, FL and is served by the Marion County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 386 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Eighth Street Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $287,107. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marion Technical College, Marion Technical Institute, Hillcrest, and more. Learn more about what Ocala has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Eighth Street Elementary School.

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