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Dr N H Jones Elementary School

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

157^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Dr N H Jones Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Ocala, Florida that serves grades PK-5 with a student population of 799. As part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 62 out of 67 districts in the state, Dr N H Jones Elementary consistently outperforms the district and the state of Florida in academic assessments.

In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state in subjects like 5th grade Science (84% vs. 43% and 55%), 3rd grade ELA (79% vs. 45% and 57%), and 5th grade Math (82% vs. 46% and 57%). Additionally, Dr N H Jones Elementary School has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Florida for several years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.3 to 16.8 over the past few years, is another factor that sets it apart from some of the nearby schools.

While Dr N H Jones Elementary School has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, the latest data shows a rate of 31.4%, which is on par with the nearby schools. The school's higher per-student spending, reaching $11,377 in the 2023-2024 school year, may indicate that it has access to more resources and funding, contributing to its academic success. Overall, Dr N H Jones Elementary School is a standout institution within the Marion School District, consistently delivering exceptional academic performance and providing a high-quality educational experience for its students.

789

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,444

Per pupil spending ?

42.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1900 SW 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471

(352) 671-7260

District: Marion

Students who attend Dr N H Jones Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Liberty Middle School
High:	Forest High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.1%

African American:

28.4%

Hispanic:

22.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 100th percentile in 2014 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (81% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Marion

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school81%

District avg48%

Florida avg58%

157^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 1% (2016) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 32Elementary Schools in the Marion

62^nd of 67Marion among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	90.5	157 of 2258	93.0%	★★★★★
2024	86.9	259 of 2256	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	87.6	229 of 2240	89.8%	★★★★☆
2022	89.8	193 of 2219	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	92.2	117 of 2247	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	97.0	12 of 2182	99.5%	★★★★★
2018	97.7	12 of 2118	99.4%	★★★★★
2017	98.7	5 of 2112	99.8%	★★★★★
2016	98.9	4 of 2087	99.8%	★★★★★
2014	98.5	4 of 2064	99.8%	★★★★★
2013	98.6	5 of 2029	99.8%	★★★★★
2012	98.4	6 of 1984	99.7%	★★★★★
2011	96.3	7 of 1985	99.6%	★★★★★
2010	95.3	18 of 1919	99.1%	★★★★★
2009	94.9	17 of 1847	99.1%	★★★★★
2008	94.4	26 of 1789	98.5%	★★★★★
2007	95.4	15 of 1786	99.2%	★★★★★
2006	95.1	35 of 1688	97.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Science84%+29 vs state

Math81%+20 vs state

English Language Arts79%+23 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, May 5, 2012

I now have 4 children that have gotten in to the school. Could not be happier. I have always been in great private schools my whole life and never gave a public school a second thought when it came to my children, I knew they were going to go to the best private school in the area. Once I toured all the schools I was really surprised that a public school could be like this. I love the fact they wear uniforms, the parents participate actively and the children are very well mannered. I would say without a doubt that this is the best elementary school around. Only concern is you send your pre school child in one day for a test / evaluation and wait. Did not think I was going to be that nervous till they tried to get in to a college. LOL either way Great school Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

AWESOME PRINCIPAL, AWESOME TEACHERS, AWESOME SUPPORTING STAFF, AWESOME READING PROGRAM AND LIBRARY. My child was doing MULTIPLICATION IN 2nd GRADE and her computer skills put her mommy to shame!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK DR. NH JONES!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 26, 2011

Truly the best elementary school in Ocala. Top notch, plenty of available technology for the students. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, February 9, 2011

I am so grateful to have my children at this school. They are receiving a superb education and experience. Close Quote

Schools Near Dr N H Jones Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dr N H Jones Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1900 SW 5th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 671-7260	789	52	15.1	42.1%	261 (33.1%)	224 (28.4%)	177 (22.4%)	75 (9.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.5%)	90.5	157^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.0%		86.9	259^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.5%	102	79.0	78.0	81.0	82.0	78.0	82.0	84.0	$11,444	$602	$10,841
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	401 NW Martin Luther King Jr	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 671-7250	467	34	13.7	30.8%	275 (58.9%)	71 (15.2%)	82 (17.6%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.4%)	90.9	136^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.0%		93.3	84^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.3%	52	84.0	76.0	83.0	78.0	88.0	77.0	81.0	$13,295	$1,085	$12,209
College Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1330 SW 33rd Ave	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4040	873	41	21.2	72.5%	163 (18.7%)	201 (23.0%)	468 (53.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.0%)	15.6	2021^st of 2258 public elementary schools	10.5%		22.1	1844^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.3%	177	32.0	25.0	40.0	39.0	34.0	49.0	40.0	$10,451	$1,259	$9,191
Eighth Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	513 SE 8th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-7125	381	26	14.6	29.9%	265 (69.6%)	50 (13.1%)	48 (12.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	84.3	309^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.3%		90.5	159^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.0%	150	79.0	66.0	69.0	84.0	71.0	87.0	73.0	$13,125	$744	$12,381
Wyomina Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	511 NE 12th Ave	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6370	502	31	16.1	83.7%	129 (25.7%)	201 (40.0%)	123 (24.5%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.8%)	8.3	2181^st of 2258 public elementary schools	3.4%		11.3	2120^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.0%	61	25.0	38.0	35.0	23.0	34.0	30.0	30.0	$13,703	$1,899	$11,804
Marion Elearning	Public, Virtual	K-5	1614 E Ft King St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 236-0570	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Student Services/Ese	Public	K-8	1614 E Fort King St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 671-6832	7	0			3 (42.9%)	3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)
South Ocala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1430 SE 24th Rd	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4750	712	47	15.1	68.5%	256 (36.0%)	231 (32.4%)	169 (23.7%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.5%)	22.8	1829^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.0%		28.7	1657^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.6%	172	36.0	46.0	48.0	40.0	53.0	42.0	33.0	$13,469	$1,344	$12,126
Oakcrest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1112 NE 28th St	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6350	631	32	19.7	83.7%	151 (23.9%)	311 (49.3%)	120 (19.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.3%)	7.7	2186^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.2%		9.5	2162^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	4.2%	24	30.0	33.0	24.0	46.0	32.0	18.0	16.0	$12,582	$1,862	$10,720
Saddlewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 SW 43rd Ct	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4075	1,007	54	18.6	55.2%	296 (29.4%)	238 (23.6%)	354 (35.2%)	47 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	69 (6.9%)	39.9	1368^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.4%		51.3	1067^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.7%	301	48.0	54.0	48.0	56.0	59.0	54.0	43.0	$10,660	$1,121	$9,538

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr N H Jones Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Dr N H Jones Elementary School?

Students at Dr N H Jones Elementary School are 33% White, 28% African American, 22% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Dr N H Jones Elementary School in?

Marion

Is Dr N H Jones Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Dr N H Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 7.0% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Dr N H Jones Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dr N H Jones Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : Forest High School

How many students attend Dr N H Jones Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 789 students attended Dr N H Jones Elementary School.

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