Ward-Highlands Elementary School
Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: (352) 671-6810
Fax: (352) 671-6813
District: Marion
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 812 students
Ocala's Ward-Highlands Elementary School serves grades PK-5 in the Marion district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Ward-Highlands Elementary School is a public school in the Marion school district located in Ocala, FL. The principal of Ward-Highlands Elementary School is Ms. Melissa Kinard. As of 2015, the students are 62.9% White, non-Hispanic; 15.5% Hispanic; 14.4% Black, non-Hispanic; 5.1% Multiracial; 1.7% Asian; 0.3% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 56% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 4.2% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 62.9% | 52.5% | 40.2% |
| Hispanic | 15.5% | 20.3% | 30.7% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 14.4% | 20% | 22.7% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 4.9% | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 56% | 64.6% | 58.4% |
| English learners | 4.2% | 5.9% | 9.5% |
There are no bases within 50 miles of Ward-Highlands Elementary School.
