Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerald Shores Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Emerald Shores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
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Diversity
School Overview
Emerald Shores Elementary School's student population of 698 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emerald Shores Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerald Shores Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#2239 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
25%
21%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerald Shores Elementary School's ranking?
Emerald Shores Elementary School is ranked #2239 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Emerald Shores Elementary School often compared to?
Emerald Shores Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Emerald Shores Elementary School?
698 students attend Emerald Shores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Emerald Shores Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerald Shores Elementary School?
Emerald Shores Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emerald Shores Elementary School offer ?
Emerald Shores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Emerald Shores Elementary School part of?
Emerald Shores Elementary School is part of Marion School District.
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