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CITRUS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3570 W CENTURY BLVD, CITRUS SPRINGS, FL 34433CITRUS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
817
Students
Total enrolled
$11,891
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 17% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 817 students in grades PK–05 in CITRUS SPRINGS, Florida.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,891 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
18.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

CITRUS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in CITRUS SPRINGS, Florida, serving grades PK–05 with 817 students. The district invests $11,891 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, with a 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at CITRUS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

817
Total Students
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
71%
Free Lunch
45
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution429 male · 388 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility71%
National avg 52% · 578 students
Student Composition
72%
14%
Asian1%
White72%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black5%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120027002493

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,891Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,891
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,232
Student Support$2,259
Administration$1,427
Operations$1,784
Other$1,189
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,891 spent per student, an estimated $5,268 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
40%
State government
34.9%
Local (property tax)
40.1%
Federal programs
24.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOLHERNANDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCENTRAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+6 more
↓
Middle
INVERNESS MIDDLE SCHOOLCRYSTAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOLCITRUS SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLLECANTO MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
LECANTO HIGH SCHOOLCITRUS HIGH SCHOOLCRYSTAL RIVER HIGH SCHOOLCITRUS ESCHOOL 6-12
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyCitrus County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCITRUS →
Phone: (352)344-4079
NCES ID: 120027002493
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CITRUS SPRINGS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CITRUS
High
LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL
1,630 students · 09–12
● 38 opp46% FRL
High
CITRUS HIGH SCHOOL
1,503 students · 09–12
● 42 opp54% FRL
High
CRYSTAL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
1,249 students · 09–12
56% FRL
Mid
INVERNESS MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,017 students · 06–08
60% FRL
Mid
CRYSTAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
900 students · 06–08
64% FRL
Mid
CITRUS SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
821 students · 06–08
59% FRL
Elem
LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOL
820 students · PK–05
● 38 opp63% FRL
Elem
HERNANDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
813 students · PK–05
71% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3570 W CENTURY BLVD, CITRUS SPRINGS, FL 34433
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.