Ward-Highlands Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 537 SE 36th Ave
       Ocala, FL  34471-3013


(352) 671-6810

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
746th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,072 Help


Students who attend Ward-Highlands Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fort King Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  959

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.9%
Hispanic:
21.5%
African American:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.1% Help


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Compare Details Ward-Highlands Elementary School ranks better than 66.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ward-Highlands Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.9%), Hispanic (21.5%), African American (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ward-Highlands Elementary School is 17.4. 21 elementary schools in the Marion School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Ward-Highlands Elementary School employs 55 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ward-Highlands Elementary School is $9,072. 30 elementary schools in the Marion School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ward-Highlands Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61st of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ward-Highlands Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.97 642nd 1688 62.0%
2007 69.53 545th 1786 69.5%
2008 67.47 598th 1789 66.6%
2009 65.89 637th 1847 65.5%
2010 62.10 772nd 1919 59.8%
2011 58.02 880th 1985 55.7%
2012 59.48 812th 1984 59.1%
2013 64.45 697th 2029 65.6%
2014 68.17 624th 2064 69.8%
2016 62.68 765th 2087 63.3%
2017 65.36 720th 2112 65.9%
2018 50.37 1045th 2118 50.7%
2019 45.30 1194th 2182 45.3%
2021 60.78 838th 2247 62.7%
2022 59.91 832nd 2219 62.5%
2023 64.84 745th 2240 66.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ward-Highlands Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 657 150 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 825
1989 647 162 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1990 641 147 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 806
1991 645 169 7 14 1 n/a n/a 0 836
1992 596 127 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1993 607 146 9 15 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1994 617 160 6 18 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1995 631 170 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1996 631 170 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1997 625 173 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1998 653 143 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 813
1999 645 133 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 798
2000 635 118 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2001 630 124 3 25 2 n/a n/a 0 784
2002 599 116 3 35 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2003 599 116 3 35 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2004 616 118 3 38 1 n/a n/a 0 776
2005 635 151 7 45 2 n/a n/a 0 840
2006 598 160 5 60 3 n/a n/a 0 826
2007 556 194 8 72 3 n/a n/a 37 870
2008 563 171 10 80 3 n/a n/a 42 869
2009 535 183 9 71 2 n/a n/a 45 845
2010 533 155 9 57 4 n/a n/a 48 806
2011 488 120 9 95 3 1 43 0 759
2012 525 119 12 94 1 1 42 0 794
2013 492 127 11 91 0 1 40 0 762
2014 489 117 12 93 1 1 44 0 757
2015 511 117 14 126 2 1 41 0 812
2016 547 135 13 117 1 0 34 0 847
2017 584 122 14 117 0 1 41 0 879
2018 568 128 12 120 0 1 43 0 872
2019 548 119 12 136 1 0 52 0 868
2020 516 126 14 121 0 1 53 0 831
2021 463 120 11 126 1 1 46 0 768
2022 539 156 8 181 1 0 62 0 947
2023 536 152 11 206 2 1 51 0 959

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ward-Highlands Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 825 48.0 17.1 28.4
1989 826 47.0 17.5 26.8
1990 806 48.0 16.7 26.1
1991 836 51.0 16.3 31.7
1992 744 50.0 14.8 25.4
1993 777 47.0 16.5 30.1
1994 801 49.0 16.3 33.3
1995 820 50.0 16.4 37.6
1996 820 50.0 16.4 37.6
1997 820 52.0 15.8 39.5
1998 813 52.0 15.6 34.1
1999 798 49.0 16.3 39.5
2000 778 49.0 15.9 41.5
2001 784 48.0 16.3 43.6
2002 755 49.0 15.4 42.1
2003 755 49.0 15.4 42.1
2004 776 52.0 14.9 41.1
2005 840 54.0 15.6 48.1
2006 826 55.0 15.0 44.3
2007 870 61.0 14.3 47.2
2008 869 62.0 14.0 49
2009 845 67.5 13.9 52.3
2010 806 63.0 12.7 64
2011 759 61.0 12.4 60.1
2012 794 59.0 13.4 65.9
2013 762 55.0 13.8 60.9
2014 757 52.0 14.5 42
2015 812 55.0 14.7 56
2016 847 63.0 13.4 60.7
2017 879 63.0 13.9 54.3
2018 872 65.0 13.4 58.9
2019 868 53.0 16.3 49.3
2020 831 52.0 15.9 49.2
2021 768 52.0 14.7 49.6
2022 947 52.0 18.2 56
2023 959 55.0 17.4 59.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ward-Highlands Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 825 48.0 17.1 28.4
1989 826 47.0 17.5 26.8
1990 806 48.0 16.7 26.1
1991 836 51.0 16.3 31.7
1992 744 50.0 14.8 25.4
1993 777 47.0 16.5 30.1
1994 801 49.0 16.3 33.3
1995 820 50.0 16.4 37.6
1996 820 50.0 16.4 37.6
1997 820 52.0 15.8 39.5
1998 813 52.0 15.6 34.1
1999 798 49.0 16.3 39.5
2000 778 49.0 15.9 41.5
2001 784 48.0 16.3 43.6
2002 755 49.0 15.4 42.1
2003 755 49.0 15.4 42.1
2004 776 52.0 14.9 41.1
2005 840 54.0 15.6 48.1
2006 826 55.0 15.0 44.3
2007 870 61.0 14.3 47.2
2008 869 62.0 14.0 49
2009 845 67.5 13.9 52.3
2010 806 63.0 12.7 64
2011 759 61.0 12.4 60.1
2012 794 59.0 13.4 65.9
2013 762 55.0 13.8 60.9
2014 757 52.0 14.5 42
2015 812 55.0 14.7 56
2016 847 63.0 13.4 60.7
2017 879 63.0 13.9 54.3
2018 872 65.0 13.4 58.9
2019 868 53.0 16.3 49.3
2020 831 52.0 15.9 49.2
2021 768 52.0 14.7 49.6
2022 947 52.0 18.2 56
2023 959 55.0 17.4 59.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ward-Highlands Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $760 (8.1%) $8,648 (91.9%) $9,408
2019 $669 (7.5%) $8,247 (92.5%) $8,916
2020 $614 (6.7%) $8,576 (93.3%) $9,190
2021 $914 (9.5%) $8,745 (90.5%) $9,658
2022 $1,489 (16.4%) $7,584 (83.6%) $9,072

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ward-Highlands Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1194th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 745th of 2240 Elementary schools
 21.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ward-Highlands Elementary School)4143
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4442
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ward-Highlands Elementary School)4454
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)4949
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ward-Highlands Elementary School)6263
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4950
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ward-Highlands Elementary School)6377
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)5458
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ward-Highlands Elementary School)5758
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4543
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ward-Highlands Elementary School)6162
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marion)4546
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Ward-Highlands Elementary School)5161
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Marion)4443
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students868959
 10.5%
African American119152
 27.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1211
 8.3%
Hispanic136206
 51.5%
Pacific Islander01
White548536
 2.2%
Two or More Races5251
 1.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.3%59.1%
 9.8%


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Students at Ward-Highlands Elementary School are 56% White, 21% Hispanic, 16% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 959 students attended Ward-Highlands Elementary School.

Ward-Highlands Elementary School ranks 746th of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ward-Highlands Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fort King Middle School


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