Overview
FESSENDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary in OCALA, Florida. The school enrolls 430 students. It is part of the MARION district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictMARION
County12083
CityOCALA
ZIP34482
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120126001261
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment430
White26.0%
Hispanic / Latino38.1%
Black / African American29.8%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %75%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)