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Ward-Highlands Elementary School

537 Se 36Th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, United States

+1 (352) 671-6810

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Ward-Highlands Elementary School Overview

About This School

Ward-Highlands Elementary School is a public elementary in Ocala, Florida, serving 908 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 with a staff of 60 teachers. The average teacher salary is $63,554, while the school provides support through a counselor-to-student ratio of 454:1. Students at the school are 54% male and 46% female. The student body is composed of 53% White, 25% Hispanic, 14% Black, 6% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students.

908

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

60 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Marion County

Students per Counselor

454:1

Ward-Highlands Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 18.3:1

State Avg: 18.6:1

454

Students per Counselor

Ward-Highlands Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$63,554

City Avg: $63,554

State Avg: $53,941

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor454:1

Ward-Highlands Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.96%

Male

46.04%

Female

Total Enrollment: 908 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White53.08%

Hispanic24.78%

Asian1.21%

Black14.32%

Two or More Races6.17%

Native American0.33%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ward-Highlands Elementary School

Q: What is Ward-Highlands Elementary School?

A: Ward-Highlands Elementary School is a elementary public located in Ocala.

Q: How many students attend Ward-Highlands Elementary School?

A: Ward-Highlands Elementary School has approximately 908 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ward-Highlands Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ward-Highlands Elementary School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Ward-Highlands Elementary School

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About Ward-Highlands Elementary School - Ocala, FL

Quick Facts about Ward-Highlands Elementary School
School Name	Ward-Highlands Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	537 Se 36Th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, Ocala, FL
County	Marion County
Phone	+1 (352) 671-6810
Total Students	908
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	60
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ward-Highlands Elementary School

What is Ward-Highlands Elementary School?

Ward-Highlands Elementary School is a elementary public located in Ocala.

How many students attend Ward-Highlands Elementary School?

Ward-Highlands Elementary School has approximately 908 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ward-Highlands Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ward-Highlands Elementary School is 15:1.

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