Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Citrus Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Citrus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Citrus Elementary School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
Citrus Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Citrus Elementary School is 0.67, which is less 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
#1531 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Citrus Elementary School is ranked #1531 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Citrus Elementary School often compared to?
Citrus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glendale Elementary School, Indian River Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Citrus Elementary School?
666 students attend Citrus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Citrus Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Citrus Elementary School?
Citrus Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Citrus Elementary School offer ?
Citrus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Citrus Elementary School part of?
Citrus Elementary School is part of Indian River School District.
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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
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