Emerald Shores Elementary School in Ocala, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Emerald Shores Elementary School is a suburban public school in Ocala, Florida that is part of Marion County Public Schools. It serves 631 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.7:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

631 Students

32 Teachers

404 Emerald Rd

Ocala, FL 34472 View local requests

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Emerald Shores Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Rodriguez Gonzalez

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Emerald Shores Elementary School Demographics

72%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

52%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Emerald Shores Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 22, 2026

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