Serving 789 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr N H Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: DR N H JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the west part of Ocala, FL, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr N H Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dr N H Jones Elementary School's student population of 789 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr N H Jones Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr N H Jones Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr N H Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Dr N H Jones Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dr N H Jones Elementary School often compared to?
Dr N H Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr N H Jones Elementary School?
789 students attend Dr N H Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Dr N H Jones Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr N H Jones Elementary School?
Dr N H Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr N H Jones Elementary School offer ?
Dr N H Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr N H Jones Elementary School part of?
Dr N H Jones Elementary School is part of Marion School District.
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