At a glance
Reported students
430
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
696
Fessenden Elementary School: 430 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 365
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Fessenden Elementary School
Fessenden Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Ocala. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Marion. NCES reports 430 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (38.1%) and Black (29.8%). English learners represent 12.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fessenden Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26%
- Hispanic38.1%
- Black29.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Marion
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sparr Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
435 reported students
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–05
467 reported students
Eighth Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
381 reported students
Wyomina Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
502 reported students
Anthony Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
351 reported students
Reddick-Collier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
343 reported students
Public schools near Fessenden Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham Early Learning Academy Elementary · Marion | PK–02 | 215 | 4.6 mi |
| Anthony Elementary School Elementary · Marion | PK–05 | 351 | 5 mi |
| Reddick-Collier Elementary School Elementary · Marion | PK–05 | 343 | 6.1 mi |
| Oakcrest Elementary School Elementary · Marion | PK–05 | 631 | 6.1 mi |
| Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Elementary · Marion | PK–05 | 467 | 6.7 mi |
| Sparr Elementary School Elementary · Marion | PK–05 | 435 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fessenden Elementary School
What grades does Fessenden Elementary School serve?
Fessenden Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Marion.
How many students attend Fessenden Elementary School?
Fessenden Elementary School reported 430 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 365 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fessenden Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 430 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fessenden Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fessenden Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Marion attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fessenden Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fessenden Elementary School in?
Fessenden Elementary School is part of Marion, based in Ocala, FL, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fessenden Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fordham Early Learning Academy (4.6 mi), Anthony Elementary School (5 mi), Reddick-Collier Elementary School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.