- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Citrus Springs, FL
Citrus Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Citrus Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120027002493
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citrus Springs Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Citrus Springs · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Citrus Springs Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Springs Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Citrus Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120027002493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Citrus Springs Elementary School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 120027002493 · Citrus Springs, FL Other · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 19.5:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lecanto High School (1,735 students)
Citrus Springs Elementary School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Citrus Springs 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
Citrus Springs Elementary School
877 students
What this shows Citrus Springs Elementary School reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Citrus Springs Elementary School compares
Citrus Springs 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Florida - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$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 877 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Citrus Springs Elementary School is less mixed than 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 Citrus Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecanto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inverness Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Citrus Springs 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 (~877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Citrus Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Citrus Springs Elementary School?
Citrus Springs Elementary School has 877 students enrolled. It is a public school in Citrus Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 856 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Springs Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Citrus Springs Elementary School?
64.0% of students at Citrus Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citrus Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Citrus Springs Elementary School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Citrus Springs, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citrus Springs Elementary School?
Citrus Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Springs Elementary School rank among public schools in Citrus Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Springs Elementary School ranks #3 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 Citrus Springs 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.