- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Citrus Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Citrus Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000392
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citrus Grove Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #152 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Citrus Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Grove Elementary School ranks #152 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+800 students YoY
Citrus Grove Elementary School grew from 866 students in 2022-23 to 1,666 in 2023-24 (+92.4%).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 105.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+800 students YoY 120039000392 · Miami, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,583 enr · 24.4:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Citrus Grove Elementary School grew from 866 students in 2022-23 to 1,666 in 2023-24 (+92.4%). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 105.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Citrus Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 1,583
Citrus Grove Elementary School
1,583 students
What this shows Citrus Grove Elementary School reports 1,583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Citrus Grove Elementary School compares
Citrus Grove 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,583 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,583
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$13,138
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%
African American 3.4%
White 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Citrus Grove Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Citrus Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Citrus Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~1,583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Citrus Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Citrus Grove Elementary School?
Citrus Grove Elementary School has 1,583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 866 (2022-23) → 1,666 (2023-24), up 800.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Grove Elementary School is 24.4:1, which is 37% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Citrus Grove Elementary School?
60.9% of students at Citrus Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citrus Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Citrus Grove Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citrus Grove Elementary School?
Citrus Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Grove Elementary School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Grove Elementary School ranks #152 of 161 schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Citrus Grove Elementary School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.