Citrus Park Elementary School

Q: Is Citrus Park Elementary School a good school?

Citrus Park Elementary School ranks 486 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Citrus Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 531 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently outperforms the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 65% to 74% of its 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math assessments.

Citrus Park Elementary has a diverse student population, with 51.04% Hispanic, 28.63% White, 7.53% Asian, and 7.53% two or more races. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 47.65%. Despite these challenges, Citrus Park has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This performance is notable when compared to nearby schools like Westchase Elementary and Deer Park Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic achievement.

However, Citrus Park Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.8% in 2019-2020 to 21.4% in 2022-2023. This trend is concerning and may impact the school's academic performance if not addressed. On a positive note, the school has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $11,178 in 2020-2021 to $13,466 in 2022-2023, which may contribute to its strong academic results.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7700 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625

(813) 558-5356

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,466

Students who attend Citrus Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
High:	Sickles High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 507

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.3%

White:

26.0%

Asian:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Citrus Park Elementary School ranks better than 78.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 35^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.84. (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: Hispanic (52.3%), White (26%), Asian (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Citrus Park Elementary School is 13.7, which is the 28^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Citrus Park Elementary School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Citrus Park Elementary School is $13,466, which is the 25^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Citrus Park Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	82.46	252^nd	1688	85.1%
2007	75.61	403^rd	1786	77.4%
2008	66.84	617^th	1789	65.5%
2009	64.19	686^th	1847	62.9%
2010	73.71	475^th	1919	75.2%
2011	73.48	508^th	1985	74.4%
2012	66.55	654^th	1984	67.0%
2013	59.40	813^th	2029	59.9%
2014	69.70	587^th	2064	71.6%
2016	68.90	627^th	2087	70.0%
2017	57.44	881^st	2112	58.3%
2018	73.17	534^th	2118	74.8%
2019	60.19	837^th	2182	61.6%
2021	66.28	728^th	2247	67.6%
2022	74.94	528^th	2219	76.2%
2023	78.70	433^rd	2240	80.7%
2024	76.84	486^th	2256	78.5%

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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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Thursday, June 30, 2022

This school takes pride in their students and offer extra programs for special needs children. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Citrus Park Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	461	100	9	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1989	495	121	8	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	662
1990	523	132	8	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	717
1991	601	119	11	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	789
1992	674	129	10	75	1	n/a	n/a	0	889
1993	541	126	18	59	4	n/a	n/a	0	748
1994	526	111	25	69	5	n/a	n/a	0	736
1995	484	123	16	80	3	n/a	n/a	0	706
1996	484	123	16	80	3	n/a	n/a	0	706
1997	493	146	19	72	3	n/a	n/a	0	733
1998	506	122	18	77	4	n/a	n/a	0	727
1999	526	129	20	80	6	n/a	n/a	0	761
2000	547	82	17	108	4	n/a	n/a	0	758
2001	596	93	16	124	1	n/a	n/a	0	830
2002	507	79	28	152	1	n/a	n/a	0	767
2003	507	79	28	152	1	n/a	n/a	0	767
2004	515	83	16	148	0	n/a	n/a	0	762
2005	549	66	23	158	0	n/a	n/a	0	796
2006	539	56	17	178	0	n/a	n/a	0	790
2007	485	58	23	192	2	n/a	n/a	82	842
2008	310	57	25	187	0	n/a	n/a	85	664
2009	361	54	28	200	1	n/a	n/a	76	720
2010	351	54	25	195	1	n/a	n/a	69	695
2011	315	62	27	230	3	0	32	0	669
2012	298	56	33	247	2	1	42	0	679
2013	241	59	34	247	2	2	44	0	629
2014	232	49	32	247	0	1	58	0	619
2015	208	51	35	245	0	2	49	0	590
2016	210	63	30	253	0	1	45	0	602
2017	213	50	32	252	0	3	43	0	593
2018	196	54	28	253	0	0	38	0	569
2019	191	48	36	276	1	0	33	0	585
2020	178	37	37	308	0	0	35	0	595
2021	161	39	38	303	0	0	39	0	580
2022	156	26	38	279	0	0	39	0	538
2023	152	27	40	271	0	1	40	0	531
2024	132	33	39	265	0	1	37	0	507

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Citrus Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	596	34.0	17.5	31.7
1989	662	33.0	20.0	33.1
1990	717	36.0	19.9	27.6
1991	789	40.0	19.7	32.2
1992	889	44.0	20.2	26.2
1993	748	36.0	20.8	26.9
1994	736	37.0	19.9	32.2
1995	706	45.0	15.7	34.6
1996	706	45.0	15.7	34.6
1997	733	41.0	17.9	31.5
1998	727	39.0	18.6	30.3
1999	761	41.0	18.6	40.5
2000	758	41.0	18.5	32.5
2001	830	43.0	19.3	30
2002	767	47.0	16.3	36.5
2003	767	47.0	16.3	36.5
2004	762	49.0	15.6	38.6
2005	796	51.0	15.6	37.3
2006	790	57.0	13.9	27.5
2007	842	51.0	16.5	31.8
2008	664	51.0	13.0	42.5
2009	720	53.7	14.1	47.8
2010	695	52.0	13.3	50
2011	669	53.5	12.5	46.2
2012	679	51.5	13.1	48.3
2013	629	53.0	11.8	52.3
2014	619	51.0	12.1	57.4
2015	590	52.0	11.3	60.5
2016	602	50.0	12.0	61
2017	593	52.0	11.4	56.7
2018	569	52.0	10.9	63.1
2019	585	46.0	12.7	60
2020	595	48.5	12.2	60
2021	580	45.5	12.7	59.8
2022	538	46.5	11.5	51.7
2023	531	43.0	12.3	47.6
2024	507	37.0	13.7	49.3

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 Citrus Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	596	34.0	17.5	31.7
1989	662	33.0	20.0	33.1
1990	717	36.0	19.9	27.6
1991	789	40.0	19.7	32.2
1992	889	44.0	20.2	26.2
1993	748	36.0	20.8	26.9
1994	736	37.0	19.9	32.2
1995	706	45.0	15.7	34.6
1996	706	45.0	15.7	34.6
1997	733	41.0	17.9	31.5
1998	727	39.0	18.6	30.3
1999	761	41.0	18.6	40.5
2000	758	41.0	18.5	32.5
2001	830	43.0	19.3	30
2002	767	47.0	16.3	36.5
2003	767	47.0	16.3	36.5
2004	762	49.0	15.6	38.6
2005	796	51.0	15.6	37.3
2006	790	57.0	13.9	27.5
2007	842	51.0	16.5	31.8
2008	664	51.0	13.0	42.5
2009	720	53.7	14.1	47.8
2010	695	52.0	13.3	50
2011	669	53.5	12.5	46.2
2012	679	51.5	13.1	48.3
2013	629	53.0	11.8	52.3
2014	619	51.0	12.1	57.4
2015	590	52.0	11.3	60.5
2016	602	50.0	12.0	61
2017	593	52.0	11.4	56.7
2018	569	52.0	10.9	63.1
2019	585	46.0	12.7	60
2020	595	48.5	12.2	60
2021	580	45.5	12.7	59.8
2022	538	46.5	11.5	51.7
2023	531	43.0	12.3	47.6
2024	507	37.0	13.7	49.3

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 Citrus Park Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$554 (4.9%)	$10,730 (95.1%)	$11,284
2019	$682 (6.2%)	$10,303 (93.8%)	$10,985
2020	$789 (6.9%)	$10,711 (93.1%)	$11,501
2021	$1,491 (13.3%)	$9,687 (86.7%)	$11,178
2022	$1,673 (12.9%)	$11,291 (87.1%)	$12,964
2023	$2,787 (20.7%)	$10,679 (79.3%)	$13,466

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Citrus Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 837^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 433^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	19%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Park Elementary School)	63	67	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Citrus Park Elementary School)	64	77	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Park Elementary School)	71	65	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Park Elementary School)	72	80	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Park Elementary School)	51	59	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Park Elementary School)	62	65	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Citrus Park Elementary School)	53	49	4%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
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	585	531	9.2%
African American	48	27	43.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	36	40	11.1%
Hispanic	276	271	1.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	191	152	20.4%
Two or More Races	33	40	21.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60%	47.6%	12.4%

Schools Near Citrus Park 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 Biology 1 (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 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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Citrus Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7700 Gunn Hwy	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5356	507	37	13.7	49.3%	132 (26.0%)	33 (6.5%)	265 (52.3%)	39 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.3%)	76.8	486^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.5%		78.7	433^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	80.7%	53	65.0	67.0	74.0				67.0	77.0	68.0				59.0						$13,466	$2,787	$10,679
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	7705 Gunn Highway	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 222-8687	391	31	12.6	8.4%	160 (40.9%)	21 (5.4%)	148 (37.9%)	32 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (7.4%)	61.3	839^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.8%		75.3	504^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.5%	335	58.0	74.0	62.0	74.0	73.0	59.0	61.0	50.0	54.0	81.0	43.0	92.0	50.0	54.0	88.0			86.0	$12,584	$365	$12,219
Victory Charter School Tampa	Public, Charter	K-5	13901 Sheldon Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 551-2144	216	12	18.0	11.1%	52 (24.1%)	15 (6.9%)	129 (59.7%)	7 (3.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.1%)	31.9	1565^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.6%		45.2	1206^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.2%	359	52.0	52.0	50.0				52.0	48.0	38.0				15.0						$12,289	$3,450	$8,839
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	7116 Gunn Highway	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 920-8802	220	11	20.0	91.4%	24 (10.9%)	31 (14.1%)	152 (69.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	21.8	1858^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.6%		21.2	1867^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.7%	9	50.0	42.0	25.0				38.0	54.0	19.0				19.0						$9,601	$2,202	$7,399
Essrig Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13131 Lynn Rd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7307	579	39	14.8	52.8%	141 (24.4%)	43 (7.4%)	323 (55.8%)	32 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.9%)	52.4	1034^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.2%		56	944^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.9%	90	52.0	55.0	49.0				63.0	60.0	60.0				46.0						$11,509	$2,305	$9,204
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16438 Hutchison Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7315	693	46	15.2	36.7%	298 (43.0%)	25 (3.6%)	292 (42.1%)	39 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.5%)	90.4	168^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.6%		90.3	163^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	92.7%	5	79.0	80.0	78.0				87.0	78.0	76.0				69.0						$10,645	$1,718	$8,927
Hammond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8008 N Mobley Rd	Odessa	33556	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 792-5120	708	45	15.7	24.0%	448 (63.3%)	22 (3.1%)	156 (22.0%)	36 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.5%)	90.6	154^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.2%		89	195^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.3%	41	74.0	71.0	85.0				79.0	79.0	92.0				77.0						$10,424	$1,879	$8,545
Westchase Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9517 W Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4600	894	54	16.7	24.7%	481 (53.8%)	22 (2.5%)	247 (27.6%)	89 (10.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	52 (5.8%)	87.3	242^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	89.3%		85.2	284^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.3%	42	68.0	70.0	76.0				83.0	81.0	78.0				70.0						$8,473	$1,322	$7,151
Deer Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11605 Citrus Park Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 854-6031	993	63	15.7	25.8%	443 (44.6%)	32 (3.2%)	242 (24.4%)	227 (22.9%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.5%)	87.1	249^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.0%		86.3	261^st of 2240 public elementary schools	88.3%	12	67.0	73.0	71.0				81.0	85.0	78.0				69.0						$8,728	$1,474	$7,254
Henderson Hammock Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10322 Henderson Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 739-6633	1,151	68	16.9	79.5%	68 (5.9%)	49 (4.3%)	1,000 (86.9%)	18 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	11 (1.0%)	28.1	1680^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.5%		31.9	1556^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.5%	124	49.0	32.0	41.0	49.0	64.0	62.0	55.0	41.0	22.0	42.0	62.0	44.0	44.0	57.0	80.0	100.0	97.0	81.0	$8,392	$391	$8,001

Frequently Asked Questions about Citrus Park Elementary School

What district is Citrus Park Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Citrus Park Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 507 students attended Citrus Park Elementary School.

Is Citrus Park Elementary School a good school?

Citrus Park Elementary School ranks 486^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Citrus Park Elementary School?

Students at Citrus Park Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 26% White, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 7% African American.

What schools do graduates of Citrus Park Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Citrus Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
High : Sickles High School

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