- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Citrus Springs, FL
Central Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120027006894
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Ridge Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Citrus Springs · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Citrus Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120027006894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Central Ridge Elementary School grew from 723 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 120027006894 · Citrus Springs, FL Other · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 17:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lecanto High School (1,735 students)
Central Ridge Elementary School grew from 723 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Central Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lecanto High S
Lecanto High School
1,735 students
- Citrus High Sc
Citrus High School
1,465 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River High School
1,293 students
- Inverness Midd
Inverness Middle School
911 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River Middle School
906 students
- This school
Central Ridge Elementary School
801 students
What this shows Central Ridge Elementary School reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Ridge Elementary School compares
Central Ridge Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 801 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Central Ridge Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Citrus reports $11,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecanto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Citrus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crystal River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inverness Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Central Ridge Elementary School?
Central Ridge Elementary School has 801 students enrolled. It is a public school in Citrus Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Ridge Elementary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Ridge Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Central Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Ridge Elementary School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Citrus Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Ridge Elementary School?
Central Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Ridge Elementary School rank among public schools in Citrus Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Citrus Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Citrus?
Besides Central Ridge Elementary School, Citrus also operates Lecanto High School (1,735 students), Citrus High School (1,465 students), and Crystal River High School (1,293 students). See the Citrus district page for the complete list.