- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deland, 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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192007786
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citrus Grove Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Deland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Florida
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Citrus Grove Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Deland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Citrus Grove Elementary School held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120192007786 · Deland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 13:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Citrus Grove Elementary School held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 58.5 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
- Deland High Sc
Deland High School
2,936 students
- University Hig
University High School
2,855 students
- Spruce Creek H
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- This school 729
Citrus Grove Elementary School
729 students
What this shows Citrus Grove Elementary School reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Citrus Grove Elementary School compares
Citrus Grove 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$10,727
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Citrus Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona 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
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Citrus Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Citrus Grove Elementary School?
Citrus Grove Elementary School has 729 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Grove Elementary School is 13:1, which is 27% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% lower 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 Grove Elementary School?
55.3% 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 White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Deland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citrus Grove Elementary School?
Citrus Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Grove Elementary School rank among schools in Deland?
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Deland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Deland on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Citrus Grove Elementary School, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.