Enrollment
69
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Inverness, FL
Citrus Eschool K-5
Federal NCES profile for Citrus Eschool K-5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120027008904
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citrus Eschool K-5 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Inverness · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23:1
- large classes for Florida
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Citrus Eschool K-5 has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Eschool K-5 ranks #1 of 4 schools in Inverness, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Citrus Eschool K-5 compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Citrus Eschool K-5
Citrus Eschool K-5 is a small combined-grade school in Inverness, Florida, enrolling 69 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 29% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Florida schools, with 69 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Citrus also operates Lecanto High School (1,735 students) and Citrus High School (1,465 students) alongside Citrus Eschool K-5.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Citrus Eschool K-5 compares
Citrus Eschool K-5 on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Citrus Eschool K-5 is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Citrus, which includes Citrus Eschool K-5.
$10,865
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 34.9%
Federal 24.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Citrus Eschool K-5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecanto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Citrus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inverness Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Citrus Eschool K-5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~69 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Citrus Eschool K-5
How many students attend Citrus Eschool K-5?
Citrus Eschool K-5 has 69 students enrolled. It is a public school in Inverness, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Eschool K-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Eschool K-5 is 23:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Citrus Eschool K-5?
30.8% of students at Citrus Eschool K-5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citrus Eschool K-5?
The largest demographic group at Citrus Eschool K-5 is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Inverness, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citrus Eschool K-5?
Citrus Eschool K-5 has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Citrus Eschool K-5 rank among schools in Inverness?
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Eschool K-5 ranks #1 of 4 schools in Inverness, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Inverness on the city page.
Is Citrus Eschool K-5 a good school?
Citrus Eschool K-5 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Citrus?
Besides Citrus Eschool K-5, 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.
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