Homosassa Elementary School

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Homosassa Elementary School ranks 1041 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Homosassa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 411 students in grades PK-5 in Homosassa, Florida. The school is part of the Citrus District, which is ranked 39 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Homosassa Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance in science and math, consistently outperforming the Citrus District and the state of Florida. In 2023-2024, 70% of Homosassa's 5th graders were proficient or better in science, compared to 49% for the district and 53% for the state. Similarly, 72% of Homosassa's 5th graders were proficient or better in math, surpassing the district's 51% and the state's 56%. However, the school lags behind in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. Homosassa Elementary also faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 23.2% in 2019-2020 to 38.9% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools like Hernando Elementary and Rock Crusher Elementary, Homosassa Elementary has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.35% to 86.68% over the past few years. This suggests a lower socioeconomic status compared to the surrounding schools. Additionally, Homosassa Elementary has a predominantly white student population, ranging from 84.44% to 87.47% over the past few years, which is higher than the racial diversity observed in the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10935 W Yulee Dr
Homosassa, FL 34448

(352) 628-2953

District: Citrus

SchoolDigger Rank:
1041^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,302

Students who attend Homosassa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Crystal River Middle School
High:	Crystal River High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 411

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Homosassa Elementary School ranks better than 53.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Citrus School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Citrus School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Homosassa Elementary School is 14.9, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Citrus School District! (See more...)

Compare Homosassa Elementary School employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Homosassa Elementary School is $12,302, which is the 2^nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Citrus School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Homosassa Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Citrus:

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

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Rank History for Homosassa Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	86.05	198^th	1688	88.3%
2007	83.62	247^th	1786	86.2%
2008	60.70	734^th	1789	59.0%
2009	55.76	853^rd	1847	53.8%
2010	55.72	911^th	1919	52.5%
2011	75.44	459^th	1985	76.9%
2012	72.97	514^th	1984	74.1%
2013	58.10	830^th	2029	59.1%
2014	74.25	470^th	2064	77.2%
2016	74.75	494^th	2087	76.3%
2017	60.17	823^rd	2112	61.0%
2018	46.62	1134^th	2118	46.5%
2019	34.97	1457^th	2182	33.2%
2021	61.27	827^th	2247	63.2%
2022	50.29	1065^th	2219	52.0%
2023	64.55	746^th	2240	66.7%
2024	52.21	1041^st	2256	53.9%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Homosassa Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	401	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
1989	394	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
1990	434	0	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	443
1991	341	0	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1992	366	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1993	366	1	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1994	386	0	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
1995	424	0	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	435
1996	424	0	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	435
1997	426	1	6	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	437
1998	450	1	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	460
1999	420	1	9	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	435
2000	414	1	8	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	428
2001	367	1	6	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	380
2002	358	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	364
2003	358	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	364
2004	342	0	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	348
2005	323	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2006	354	0	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2007	339	0	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	10	366
2008	324	0	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	16	357
2009	330	1	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	12	366
2010	336	1	7	23	0	n/a	n/a	7	374
2011	318	1	6	23	0	0	5	0	353
2012	300	1	4	18	0	0	5	0	328
2013	289	1	6	15	0	0	7	0	318
2014	300	1	5	16	1	0	10	0	333
2015	300	2	4	13	0	0	9	0	328
2016	304	1	4	13	1	1	11	0	335
2017	264	2	1	14	1	1	12	0	295
2018	363	3	4	16	2	1	11	0	400
2019	361	2	3	19	3	0	15	0	403
2020	360	3	1	23	3	0	20	0	410
2021	335	4	1	22	1	0	20	0	383
2022	331	3	3	25	1	0	29	0	392
2023	358	3	2	29	1	0	18	0	411

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 Homosassa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	409	23.0	17.7	45.7
1989	400	26.0	15.3	45.8
1990	443	29.0	15.2	47
1991	354	25.0	14.1	50.6
1992	375	25.0	15.0	54.9
1993	376	25.0	15.0	56.6
1994	396	24.0	16.5	57.1
1995	435	28.0	15.5	57.7
1996	435	28.0	15.5	57.7
1997	437	29.0	15.1	54.9
1998	460	28.0	16.4	43.5
1999	435	31.0	14.0	36.8
2000	428	29.0	14.8	65.2
2001	380	30.0	12.7	50.3
2002	364	27.0	13.5	60.7
2003	364	27.0	13.5	60.7
2004	348	29.0	12.0	62.9
2005	329	25.0	13.2	65.3
2006	365	27.0	13.5	62.2
2007	366	26.0	14.1	61.8
2008	357	29.0	12.3	66.3
2009	366	32.4	12.8	69.5
2010	374	28.0	13.3	71.9
2011	353	29.5	11.9	72.5
2012	328	27.0	12.1	75.9
2013	318	27.0	11.7	78
2014	333	27.0	12.3	78.4
2015	328	27.0	12.1	81.4
2016	335	23.0	14.5	80.6
2017	295	24.0	12.2	84.4
2018	400	27.0	14.8	85
2019	403	26.9	14.9	81.6
2020	410	25.0	16.3	83.7
2021	383	27.5	13.9	86.7
2022	392	25.5	15.3	85.5
2023	411	27.5	14.9	78.3

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 Homosassa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	409	23.0	17.7	45.7
1989	400	26.0	15.3	45.8
1990	443	29.0	15.2	47
1991	354	25.0	14.1	50.6
1992	375	25.0	15.0	54.9
1993	376	25.0	15.0	56.6
1994	396	24.0	16.5	57.1
1995	435	28.0	15.5	57.7
1996	435	28.0	15.5	57.7
1997	437	29.0	15.1	54.9
1998	460	28.0	16.4	43.5
1999	435	31.0	14.0	36.8
2000	428	29.0	14.8	65.2
2001	380	30.0	12.7	50.3
2002	364	27.0	13.5	60.7
2003	364	27.0	13.5	60.7
2004	348	29.0	12.0	62.9
2005	329	25.0	13.2	65.3
2006	365	27.0	13.5	62.2
2007	366	26.0	14.1	61.8
2008	357	29.0	12.3	66.3
2009	366	32.4	12.8	69.5
2010	374	28.0	13.3	71.9
2011	353	29.5	11.9	72.5
2012	328	27.0	12.1	75.9
2013	318	27.0	11.7	78
2014	333	27.0	12.3	78.4
2015	328	27.0	12.1	81.4
2016	335	23.0	14.5	80.6
2017	295	24.0	12.2	84.4
2018	400	27.0	14.8	85
2019	403	26.9	14.9	81.6
2020	410	25.0	16.3	83.7
2021	383	27.5	13.9	86.7
2022	392	25.5	15.3	85.5
2023	411	27.5	14.9	78.3

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 Homosassa Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,355 (14.8%)	$7,826 (85.2%)	$9,181
2019	$882 (9.4%)	$8,524 (90.6%)	$9,406
2020	$936 (10.1%)	$8,374 (89.9%)	$9,310
2021	$1,377 (12.4%)	$9,707 (87.6%)	$11,084
2022	$2,281 (19.4%)	$9,503 (80.6%)	$11,784
2023	$2,191 (17.8%)	$10,110 (82.2%)	$12,302

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Homosassa Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1457^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 746^th of 2240 Elementary schools	33.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Homosassa Elementary School)	41	41
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	61	48	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Homosassa Elementary School)	36	43	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	58	49	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Homosassa Elementary School)	35	75	40%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Homosassa Elementary School)	30	81	51%
4th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	59	59
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Homosassa Elementary School)	57	42	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	58	52	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Homosassa Elementary School)	66	51	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	60	49	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Homosassa Elementary School)	60	77	17%
5th Grade Science (Citrus)	58	49	9%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	403	411	2%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	19	29	52.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	361	358	0.8%
Two or More Races	15	18	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.6%	78.3%	3.3%

Schools Near Homosassa Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)							FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Homosassa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10935 W Yulee Dr	Homosassa	34448	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 628-2953	411	28	14.9	78.3%	358 (87.1%)	3 (0.7%)	29 (7.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	52.2	1041^st of 2256 public elementary schools	53.9%		64.6	746^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.7%	295	36.0	43.0	58.0					51.0	68.0	72.0				70.0					$12,302	$2,191	$10,110
Rock Crusher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	814 S Rock Crusher Rd	Homosassa	34448	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 795-2010	665	39	17.0	68.0%	515 (77.4%)	17 (2.6%)	75 (11.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.0%)	66.3	714^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.4%		68.5	652^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	70.9%	62	60.0	60.0	62.0					70.0	71.0	54.0				53.0					$10,533	$1,975	$8,558
Lecanto Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3790 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 746-2220	820	49	16.8	62.6%	646 (78.8%)	21 (2.6%)	99 (12.1%)	15 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.4%)	49.5	1100^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.2%		40.8	1312^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.4%	212	59.0	50.0	56.0					63.0	50.0	57.0				39.0					$9,550	$1,881	$7,669
Crystal River Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8624 W Crystal St	Crystal River	34428	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 795-2211	654	43	15.1	70.5%	518 (79.2%)	22 (3.4%)	55 (8.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.4%)	40.3	1341^st of 2256 public elementary schools	40.6%		46.1	1185^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.1%	156	40.0	55.0	50.0					43.0	51.0	48.0				55.0					$10,830	$2,353	$8,477
Winding Waters K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	12240 Vespa Way	Weeki Wachee	34614	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7092	1,622	94	17.2	55.6%	1,153 (71.1%)	65 (4.0%)	313 (19.3%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	82 (5.1%)	26.9	1715^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.0%		35.6	1452^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.2%	263	49.0	43.0	34.0	54.0	48.0	30.0	89.0	40.0	35.0	29.0	54.0	54.0	49.0	37.0	39.0	44.0	95.0	62.0	$8,454	$1,258	$7,197
Forest Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd	Hernando	34442	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 527-1808	708	46	15.3	66.7%	448 (63.3%)	29 (4.1%)	144 (20.3%)	28 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	56 (7.9%)	55.9	946^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.1%		56.6	935^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.3%	11	61.0	58.0	53.0					67.0	64.0	49.0				45.0					$10,486	$1,747	$8,739
Citrus Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3570 W Century Blvd	Citrus Springs	34433	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 344-4079	817	45	18.0	70.7%	592 (72.5%)	41 (5.0%)	114 (14.0%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (7.2%)	39.4	1359^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.8%		42.1	1281^st of 2240 public elementary schools	42.8%	78	51.0	47.0	50.0					59.0	43.0	46.0				44.0					$9,667	$1,988	$7,680
Hernando Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2975 E Trailblazer Ln	Hernando	34442	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 726-1833	813	51	15.8	71.0%	631 (77.6%)	36 (4.4%)	82 (10.1%)	12 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.0%)	56.7	930^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.8%		61.1	815^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.6%	115	58.0	50.0	50.0					71.0	63.0	54.0				53.0					$10,193	$2,293	$7,901
Pleasant Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	630 Pleasant Grove Rd	Inverness	34452	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 637-4400	621	42	14.9	66.7%	498 (80.2%)	15 (2.4%)	63 (10.1%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.1%)	63	799^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.6%		59.9	842^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	62.4%	43	61.0	41.0	60.0					76.0	70.0	50.0				66.0					$11,251	$2,166	$9,085
Pine Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14411 Ken Austin Pkwy	Brooksville	34613	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7090	991	66	15.0	60.0%	576 (58.1%)	71 (7.2%)	250 (25.2%)	15 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	75 (7.6%)	36.3	1452^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	35.6%		40.6	1322^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	41.0%	130	51.0	38.0	48.0					57.0	38.0	41.0				53.0					$10,081	$1,618	$8,464

Frequently Asked Questions about Homosassa Elementary School

What district is Homosassa Elementary School in?

Citrus

What is the racial makeup of Homosassa Elementary School?

Students at Homosassa Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Homosassa Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Homosassa Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Homosassa Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Homosassa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crystal River Middle School
High : Crystal River High School

Is Homosassa Elementary School a good school?

Homosassa Elementary School ranks 1041^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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