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PLEASANT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

630 PLEASANT GROVE RD, INVERNESS, FL 34452CITRUS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
621
Students
Total enrolled
$11,891
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 621 students in grades PK–05 in INVERNESS, Florida.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,891 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

PLEASANT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in INVERNESS, Florida, serving grades PK–05 with 621 students. The district invests $11,891 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at PLEASANT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

621
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
42
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 Distribution344 male · 277 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 414 students
Student Composition
80%
10%
Asian1%
White80%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black2%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120027002595

Academic Outcomes at PLEASANT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 39th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 34452

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 SCHOOLCITRUS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHERNANDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCENTRAL 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)637-4400
NCES ID: 120027002595
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in INVERNESS 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
CITRUS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
817 students · PK–05
71% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
630 PLEASANT GROVE RD, INVERNESS, FL 34452
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.