- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boynton Beach, FL
Citrus Cove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Citrus Cove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150002697
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citrus Cove Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Citrus Cove Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Cove Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in Boynton Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Citrus Cove Elementary School held near 1,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 66.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 120150002697 · Boynton Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,137 enr · 17.5:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Citrus Cove Elementary School held near 1,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 66.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Citrus Cove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 1,137
Citrus Cove Elementary School
1,137 students
What this shows Citrus Cove Elementary School reports 1,137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Citrus Cove Elementary School compares
Citrus Cove Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,137 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,137
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
African American 32.2%
White 25.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Citrus Cove Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Citrus Cove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Citrus Cove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~1,137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Citrus Cove Elementary School
How many students attend Citrus Cove Elementary School?
Citrus Cove Elementary School has 1,137 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boynton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,026 (2022-23) → 1,068 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Cove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Cove Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Citrus Cove Elementary School?
57.7% of students at Citrus Cove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citrus Cove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Citrus Cove Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment, in Boynton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citrus Cove Elementary School?
Citrus Cove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Citrus Cove Elementary School rank among schools in Boynton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Cove Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in Boynton Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boynton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Citrus Cove Elementary School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.