Forest Ridge Elementary School

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Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks 946 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Forest Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hernando, Florida, serving 708 students in grades PK-5. 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.

One of the key strengths of Forest Ridge Elementary is its racial diversity, with a student population that is 63.28% White, 4.1% African American, 20.34% Hispanic, 3.95% Asian, and 7.91% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like Homosassa Elementary School, which has a significantly higher percentage of White students. Additionally, Forest Ridge Elementary consistently outperforms the Citrus District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 61% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts and 67% proficient or better in FAST/Math, compared to 53% and 61% for the district, respectively, and 55% and 60% for the state.

However, Forest Ridge Elementary does face some challenges, including a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 27.2% compared to the state average of 11.4%, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 66.67%. Despite these factors, the school's strong academic performance suggests that it is effectively supporting its diverse student population. While the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, it remains a strong-performing school within the Citrus District, and its commitment to academic excellence and diversity is commendable.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd
Hernando, FL 34442

(352) 527-1808

District: Citrus

SchoolDigger Rank:
946^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,486

Students who attend Forest Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lecanto Middle School
High:	Lecanto High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 698

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.6%

Hispanic:

20.5%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 58.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Citrus School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.91. (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 (64.6%), Hispanic (20.5%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Ridge Elementary School is 18.3. 9 elementary schools in the Citrus School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Forest Ridge Elementary School employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Ridge Elementary School is $10,486. 6 elementary schools in the Citrus School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Forest Ridge 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 Forest Ridge Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	83.21	244^th	1688	85.5%
2007	76.67	381^st	1786	78.7%
2008	76.71	375^th	1789	79.0%
2009	72.73	468^th	1847	74.7%
2010	73.41	480^th	1919	75.0%
2011	76.37	433^rd	1985	78.2%
2012	70.99	557^th	1984	71.9%
2013	70.64	558^th	2029	72.5%
2014	53.96	947^th	2064	54.1%
2016	63.14	757^th	2087	63.7%
2017	69.16	630^th	2112	70.2%
2018	60.12	815^th	2118	61.5%
2019	62.85	776^th	2182	64.4%
2021	60.88	835^th	2247	62.8%
2022	58.48	875^th	2219	60.6%
2023	56.56	935^th	2240	58.3%
2024	55.91	946^th	2256	58.1%

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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 Forest Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	654	29	20	39	6	n/a	n/a	0	748
2002	684	30	19	30	6	n/a	n/a	0	769
2003	684	30	19	30	6	n/a	n/a	0	769
2004	675	38	21	56	4	n/a	n/a	0	794
2005	647	24	28	68	3	n/a	n/a	0	770
2006	672	27	28	70	3	n/a	n/a	0	800
2007	610	34	23	81	5	n/a	n/a	42	795
2008	612	37	28	81	4	n/a	n/a	46	808
2009	585	29	28	69	3	n/a	n/a	46	760
2010	609	51	28	82	4	n/a	n/a	27	801
2011	570	32	23	80	2	0	24	0	731
2012	574	30	29	78	1	0	32	0	744
2013	544	27	27	87	1	3	35	0	724
2014	539	36	21	91	1	2	37	0	727
2015	541	37	16	94	1	2	33	0	724
2016	523	46	23	95	2	1	33	0	723
2017	514	40	23	108	2	1	45	0	733
2018	526	42	20	98	1	2	46	0	735
2019	495	33	21	96	2	0	47	0	694
2020	507	31	20	108	3	0	57	0	726
2021	468	30	26	119	3	0	57	0	703
2022	444	30	15	122	0	2	65	0	678
2023	448	29	28	144	0	3	56	0	708
2024	451	25	28	143	0	3	48	0	698

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 Forest Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	748	42.0	17.8	36
2002	769	49.0	15.7	48
2003	769	49.0	15.7	48
2004	794	51.0	15.6	45.5
2005	770	47.0	16.4	48.3
2006	800	51.0	15.7	39.9
2007	795	51.0	15.6	43
2008	808	53.0	15.2	49.1
2009	760	59.3	14.6	56.7
2010	801	54.0	14.8	59.4
2011	731	52.5	13.9	62.9
2012	744	52.5	14.1	65.9
2013	724	54.0	13.4	71.5
2014	727	52.0	13.9	72.8
2015	724	49.0	14.7	76.7
2016	723	51.0	14.1	76.9
2017	733	52.0	14.0	74.8
2018	735	46.0	15.9	76.7
2019	694	43.0	16.1	73.8
2020	726	47.5	15.2	71.8
2021	703	41.6	16.8	73.4
2022	678	42.0	16.1	79.5
2023	708	46.0	15.3	66.7
2024	698	38.0	18.3	61.7

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 Forest Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	748	42.0	17.8	36
2002	769	49.0	15.7	48
2003	769	49.0	15.7	48
2004	794	51.0	15.6	45.5
2005	770	47.0	16.4	48.3
2006	800	51.0	15.7	39.9
2007	795	51.0	15.6	43
2008	808	53.0	15.2	49.1
2009	760	59.3	14.6	56.7
2010	801	54.0	14.8	59.4
2011	731	52.5	13.9	62.9
2012	744	52.5	14.1	65.9
2013	724	54.0	13.4	71.5
2014	727	52.0	13.9	72.8
2015	724	49.0	14.7	76.7
2016	723	51.0	14.1	76.9
2017	733	52.0	14.0	74.8
2018	735	46.0	15.9	76.7
2019	694	43.0	16.1	73.8
2020	726	47.5	15.2	71.8
2021	703	41.6	16.8	73.4
2022	678	42.0	16.1	79.5
2023	708	46.0	15.3	66.7
2024	698	38.0	18.3	61.7

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 Forest Ridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$980 (12.3%)	$6,994 (87.7%)	$7,974
2019	$777 (9.6%)	$7,277 (90.4%)	$8,054
2020	$831 (9.9%)	$7,585 (90.1%)	$8,416
2021	$1,080 (12.0%)	$7,916 (88.0%)	$8,997
2022	$1,696 (17.3%)	$8,106 (82.7%)	$9,803
2023	$1,747 (16.7%)	$8,739 (83.3%)	$10,486

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Ridge Elementary 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 776^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 935^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Ridge Elementary School)	72	57	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	61	48	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Ridge Elementary School)	69	59	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	58	49	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Ridge Elementary School)	69	62	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Ridge Elementary School)	79	67	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	59	59
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Ridge Elementary School)	50	57	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	58	52	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Ridge Elementary School)	53	47	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	60	49	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Forest Ridge Elementary School)	52	54	2%
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	694	708	2%
African American	33	29	12.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	21	28	33.3%
Hispanic	96	144	50%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	495	448	9.5%
Two or More Races	47	56	19.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.8%	66.7%	7.1%

Schools Near Forest Ridge 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	698	38	18.3	61.7%	451 (64.6%)	25 (3.6%)	143 (20.5%)	28 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (6.9%)	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
Hernando Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2975 E Trailblazer Ln	Hernando	34442	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 726-1833	785	49	15.9	66.0%	585 (74.5%)	36 (4.6%)	99 (12.6%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.8%)	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
Central Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	185 W Citrus Springs Blvd	Citrus Springs	34434	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 344-3833	764	42	18.1	59.3%	552 (72.3%)	47 (6.2%)	99 (13.0%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.9%)	39.1	1365^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.5%		51.7	1056^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.9%	309	48.0	49.0	56.0	56.0	39.0	48.0	43.0	$10,224	$2,045	$8,179
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	856	46	18.7	67.2%	600 (70.1%)	52 (6.1%)	129 (15.1%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	65 (7.6%)	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
Lecanto Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3790 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 746-2220	811	47	17.2	57.2%	640 (78.9%)	13 (1.6%)	99 (12.2%)	12 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.3%)	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
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	645	37	17.3	62.3%	491 (76.1%)	18 (2.8%)	74 (11.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (8.8%)	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
Pleasant Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	630 Pleasant Grove Rd	Inverness	34452	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 637-4400	633	40	15.9	63.2%	497 (78.5%)	18 (2.8%)	66 (10.4%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.0%)	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
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	667	39	17.0	65.5%	520 (78.0%)	26 (3.9%)	62 (9.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (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
Inverness Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	206 S Line Ave	Inverness	34452	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 726-2632	698	43	16.3	59.3%	547 (78.4%)	29 (4.2%)	69 (9.9%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (6.0%)	52.4	1035^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.1%		46.7	1171^st of 2240 public elementary schools	47.7%	136	63.0	50.0	46.0	70.0	64.0	42.0	47.0	$11,115	$2,043	$9,072
Dunnellon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10235 SW 180th Avenue Rd	Dunnellon	34432	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 465-6710	640	37	17.2	58.9%	361 (56.4%)	44 (6.9%)	198 (30.9%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.5%)	30.6	1605^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.9%		35.4	1459^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.9%	146	36.0	38.0	52.0	38.0	38.0	60.0	48.0	$10,910	$1,936	$8,973

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Ridge Elementary School

How many students attend Forest Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 698 students attended Forest Ridge Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Forest Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Forest Ridge Elementary School are 65% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Forest Ridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Forest Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lecanto Middle School
High : Lecanto High School

Is Forest Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks 946^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Forest Ridge Elementary School in?

Citrus

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