Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Citrus Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Citrus Elementary serves the west part of Ocoee, FL, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most living about a mile away from the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Citrus Elementary School's student population of 506 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Citrus Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Citrus Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1691 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citrus Elementary School's ranking?
Citrus Elementary School is ranked #1691 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Citrus Elementary School often compared to?
Citrus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocoee Elementary School, Tildenville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Citrus Elementary School?
506 students attend Citrus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Citrus Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Citrus Elementary School?
Citrus Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Citrus Elementary School offer ?
Citrus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Citrus Elementary School part of?
Citrus Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
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