2026 Compare Cities Education:
Elk River, MN vs Ocala, FL

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- Ocala spends 20.2% less per student than Elk River.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.6% lower in Ocala than in Elk River. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 5.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Elk River
 Elk River, MNOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,784  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8214573
 Students per Counselor636  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Elk River    3 Reviews

The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent  More

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Over 19 years ago

good place to live and close to the  More

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Over 20 years ago

Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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