Inverness Primary School

Summary:

Inverness Primary School is a public elementary school serving 683 students in grades PK-5 in Inverness, Florida, which is part of the Citrus School District. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, lower-than-average test scores, and a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Inverness Primary School's chronic absenteeism rate has risen significantly, from 12.5% in 2019-2020 to 35.0% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores are generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas, with 5th-grade science proficiency at 47% compared to 49% for the district and 53% for the state. Additionally, Inverness Primary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.71% to 73.74% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Citrus School District, such as Rock Crusher Elementary School, Inverness Primary School generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 577 out of 2,087 Florida elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 1,035 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. While the school and district appear to be making efforts to address these challenges, such as increasing spending per student, more substantial changes may be necessary to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 206 S Line Ave
       Inverness, FL  34452


(352) 726-2632

District: Citrus

SchoolDigger Rank:
1035th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,115 Help


Students who attend Inverness Primary School usually attend:

Middle:    Inverness Middle School
High:    Citrus High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  683

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.8%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Inverness Primary School ranks better than 54.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Citrus School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.35. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.8%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Inverness Primary School is 16. 7 elementary schools in the Citrus School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Inverness Primary School employs 42.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Inverness Primary School is $11,115, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Citrus School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Inverness Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Citrus:

SchoolDigger ranks Citrus 39th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Inverness Primary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.49 422nd 1688 75.0%
2007 58.17 778th 1786 56.4%
2008 70.40 520th 1789 70.9%
2009 68.47 574th 1847 68.9%
2010 78.26 363rd 1919 81.1%
2011 75.84 450th 1985 77.3%
2012 73.54 498th 1984 74.9%
2013 61.39 764th 2029 62.3%
2014 66.41 666th 2064 67.7%
2016 71.28 577th 2087 72.4%
2017 63.76 747th 2112 64.6%
2018 40.54 1281st 2118 39.5%
2019 57.29 904th 2182 58.6%
2021 50.61 1071st 2247 52.3%
2022 36.10 1416th 2219 36.2%
2023 46.70 1171st 2240 47.7%
2024 52.35 1035th 2256 54.1%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Inverness Primary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Open Quote My children have been going here for several years. My daughter is now in fourth grade and my son is in second. Due to zoning, we must get a waiver for the children to attend this school. (Thank goodness for daycare locations!) I love it here, the kids get a top notch education, and the teachers are great. I have never had a problem. They are very big on safety and the kids learning. I admit that a few of the teachers give a lot of homework, but in all actuality, I really appreciate that. I want my kids smart and ready for middle school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Inverness Primary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 758 40 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 811
1989 523 38 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1990 549 37 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1991 559 39 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1992 586 38 2 16 1 n/a n/a 0 643
1993 644 45 6 17 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1994 673 53 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 749
1995 671 65 7 23 3 n/a n/a 0 769
1996 671 65 7 23 3 n/a n/a 0 769
1997 713 62 9 24 4 n/a n/a 0 812
1998 675 53 8 26 4 n/a n/a 0 766
1999 683 56 6 19 2 n/a n/a 0 766
2000 694 51 4 26 3 n/a n/a 0 778
2001 657 40 3 22 3 n/a n/a 0 725
2002 631 35 3 33 1 n/a n/a 0 703
2003 631 35 3 33 1 n/a n/a 0 703
2004 651 31 4 37 1 n/a n/a 0 724
2005 700 27 7 31 2 n/a n/a 0 767
2006 697 32 9 34 3 n/a n/a 0 775
2007 649 44 12 39 2 n/a n/a 45 791
2008 602 39 14 38 2 n/a n/a 52 747
2009 575 31 18 36 2 n/a n/a 49 711
2010 557 40 18 39 1 n/a n/a 40 695
2011 563 40 17 42 0 1 35 0 698
2012 559 30 21 40 1 2 39 0 692
2013 570 29 16 33 0 2 36 0 686
2014 524 23 22 59 0 1 40 0 669
2015 543 25 19 46 0 1 28 0 662
2016 549 27 15 36 1 2 32 0 662
2017 553 35 14 37 1 3 30 0 673
2018 543 42 12 53 2 4 28 0 684
2019 522 34 20 45 2 3 26 0 652
2020 545 34 13 50 1 2 27 0 672
2021 499 40 11 30 1 0 32 0 613
2022 489 39 8 33 3 0 26 0 598
2023 552 27 12 52 2 0 38 0 683

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Inverness Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 811 44.0 18.4 36.4
1989 573 37.0 15.4 27.6
1990 605 38.0 15.9 31.7
1991 618 35.0 17.6 33.5
1992 643 38.0 16.9 29.7
1993 713 40.0 17.8 33.4
1994 749 42.0 17.8 36.8
1995 769 43.0 17.9 36.4
1996 769 43.0 17.9 36.4
1997 812 48.0 16.9 36.6
1998 766 44.0 17.4 29
1999 766 47.0 16.3 26.6
2000 778 49.0 15.9 46.3
2001 725 48.0 15.1 34.8
2002 703 44.0 16.0 45.5
2003 703 44.0 16.0 45.5
2004 724 46.0 15.7 51.7
2005 767 45.0 17.0 48.5
2006 775 50.0 15.5 44.8
2007 791 52.0 15.2 42.1
2008 747 52.0 14.4 42.4
2009 711 55.9 14.5 49.7
2010 695 48.0 14.4 53.4
2011 698 51.0 13.6 55
2012 692 50.0 13.8 54.8
2013 686 49.0 14.0 62.2
2014 669 48.0 13.9 61.7
2015 662 47.0 14.0 65.7
2016 662 47.0 14.0 70.2
2017 673 46.0 14.6 67.6
2018 684 43.0 15.9 73.5
2019 652 42.1 15.4 71.9
2020 672 39.5 16.9 71.9
2021 613 38.0 16.0 73.7
2022 598 37.6 15.8 72.7
2023 683 42.6 16.0 64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Inverness Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 811 44.0 18.4 36.4
1989 573 37.0 15.4 27.6
1990 605 38.0 15.9 31.7
1991 618 35.0 17.6 33.5
1992 643 38.0 16.9 29.7
1993 713 40.0 17.8 33.4
1994 749 42.0 17.8 36.8
1995 769 43.0 17.9 36.4
1996 769 43.0 17.9 36.4
1997 812 48.0 16.9 36.6
1998 766 44.0 17.4 29
1999 766 47.0 16.3 26.6
2000 778 49.0 15.9 46.3
2001 725 48.0 15.1 34.8
2002 703 44.0 16.0 45.5
2003 703 44.0 16.0 45.5
2004 724 46.0 15.7 51.7
2005 767 45.0 17.0 48.5
2006 775 50.0 15.5 44.8
2007 791 52.0 15.2 42.1
2008 747 52.0 14.4 42.4
2009 711 55.9 14.5 49.7
2010 695 48.0 14.4 53.4
2011 698 51.0 13.6 55
2012 692 50.0 13.8 54.8
2013 686 49.0 14.0 62.2
2014 669 48.0 13.9 61.7
2015 662 47.0 14.0 65.7
2016 662 47.0 14.0 70.2
2017 673 46.0 14.6 67.6
2018 684 43.0 15.9 73.5
2019 652 42.1 15.4 71.9
2020 672 39.5 16.9 71.9
2021 613 38.0 16.0 73.7
2022 598 37.6 15.8 72.7
2023 683 42.6 16.0 64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Inverness Primary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $770 (10.2%) $6,746 (89.8%) $7,516
2019 $791 (9.4%) $7,583 (90.5%) $8,375
2020 $884 (10.3%) $7,732 (89.7%) $8,616
2021 $1,152 (12.5%) $8,040 (87.5%) $9,192
2022 $2,038 (19.3%) $8,546 (80.7%) $10,584
2023 $2,043 (18.4%) $9,072 (81.6%) $11,115

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Inverness Primary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 904th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1171st of 2240 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Inverness Primary School)6441
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)6148
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Inverness Primary School)5952
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Citrus)5849
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Inverness Primary School)5749
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Inverness Primary School)6253
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)5959
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Inverness Primary School)5849
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)5852
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Inverness Primary School)6246
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)6049
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Inverness Primary School)6145
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Citrus)5849
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students652683
 4.8%
African American3427
 20.6%
American Indian22
Asian2012
 40%
Hispanic4552
 15.6%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White522552
 5.7%
Two or More Races2638
 46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.9%64.7%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Inverness Primary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 683 students attended Inverness Primary School.

Students at Inverness Primary School are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

Inverness Primary School ranks 1035th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Inverness Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Inverness Middle School
High : Citrus High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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