Serving 835 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Citrus Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Citrus Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Citrus Grove Elementary School's student population of 835 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Citrus Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Citrus Grove Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#894 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
22%
36%
Black
11%
21%
White
58%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citrus Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Citrus Grove Elementary School is ranked #894 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Citrus Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Citrus Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School, Blue Lake Elementary School, George W. Marks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Citrus Grove Elementary School?
835 students attend Citrus Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Citrus Grove Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Citrus Grove Elementary School?
Citrus Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Citrus Grove Elementary School offer ?
Citrus Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Citrus Grove Elementary School part of?
Citrus Grove Elementary School is part of Volusia School District.
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