D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Fessenden Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4200 NW 89TH PL, Ocala, FL 34482
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in Florida
Growth
D
Students gain 0.52 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 6th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
431
Students
enrolled
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%6/100Students gain 0.52 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.73 in 2009–19; 5th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−12 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency37% (−9 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%45%reading -22 pts, math -23 pts13th percentile (list)
Black32%27%reading -3 pts, math -6 pts33rd percentile (list)
Hispanic42%42%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading -11 pts, math -10 pts22nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4200 NW 89TH PL
City Ocala
ZIP Code 34482
District 1201260
NCES School ID 120126001261
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 34482

Understanding the community around Fessenden Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,491
Per Capita Income $31,486
Poverty Rate 5.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%
High School or Higher 84.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $216,200
Median Rent $861
Owner-Occupied 84.0%
Renter-Occupied 16.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fessenden Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 35.3%
White 27.8%
Black 28.5%
Two or More Races 7.9%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 431
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fessenden Elementary School?
Fessenden Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fessenden Elementary School?
Fessenden Elementary School has 431 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1.
What grades does Fessenden Elementary School serve?
Fessenden Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fessenden Elementary School receive per student?
Fessenden Elementary School receives $11,790 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fessenden Elementary School in 34482 ▼
Avg Home Value
$295,658
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,969
1-Year Change
-2.2%
% Renters
16.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026