Eighth Street Elementary School

Eighth Street Elementary School is a highly rated, public school located in Ocala.

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

381 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Dawn Prestipino

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
81%

Reading Proficiency
71%

A-

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

71%

Math Proficiency

81%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 26	Full Time Teachers 26
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.7%

Test Scores

Equity

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

376:1

Student Diversity

Male 56.2%	Female 43.8%
White 69.4%

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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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 381 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Eighth Street Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $293,134. 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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