Serving 816 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lecanto Primary 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lecanto Primary School serves the southern part of its school district in Lecanto, FL, covering an area of approximately 82 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lecanto Primary School's student population of 816 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
816 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Lecanto Primary 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 Lecanto Primary School is 0.38, 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
#1688 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
38%
Black
2%
21%
White
78%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lecanto Primary School's ranking?
Lecanto Primary School is ranked #1688 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lecanto Primary School often compared to?
Lecanto Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crystal River Primary School, Rock Crusher Elementary School, Central Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lecanto Primary School?
816 students attend Lecanto Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lecanto Primary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lecanto Primary School?
Lecanto Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lecanto Primary School offer ?
Lecanto Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lecanto Primary School part of?
Lecanto Primary School is part of Citrus School District.
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