What grades does WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the OCALA area.

Where is WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a urban school in OCALA, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 15.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in OCALA, FL?

Schools in OCALA include WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the OCALA area.

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WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Wed

Two-Hour Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Student HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Wed

Two-Hour Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

Nov

Sat

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Sat

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Winter Break - Marion County Public Schools

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

911

Student:Teacher

15.4:1

Locale

Urban

District

MARION

Econ. Disadvantaged

56.2%

Phone

(352)671-6810

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

55%

57th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

60%

71th percentile in FL

Chronic Absenteeism

18.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

15 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.1:1

Near average in FL

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,180

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,104

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,114

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 23%State 41%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.9%

Below 150% poverty line

5.8%

Unemployment rate

12.5%

Uninsured residents

11.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

7,975

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

7,507

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

2,628 (35%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,548 (21%)

Autism

944 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

826 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

475 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

251 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

908

Current enrollment

Stable(+9% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Two-Hour Early Release

half_day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Student Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Wed, Oct 28, 2026

Two-Hour Early Release

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in MARION. WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Student HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Marion County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide No School - Marion County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sat, Mar 13, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Marion County Public Schools	Break	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Mid-Term BreakDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Marion County Public Schools	Event	—