Citrus Elementary School

Summary:

Citrus Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vero Beach, Florida, serving 666 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Indian River School District, which is ranked 13th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Citrus Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with 47.75% White, 19.37% African American, 24.47% Hispanic, and 2.1% Asian students. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.7% in 2019-2020 to 27.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Citrus Elementary's test scores are generally above the state average but lower than the district average in most subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 56%, compared to the district's 65% and the state's 53%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 77.63% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than nearby schools.

When compared to other schools in the area, Citrus Elementary School generally performs better than Dodgertown Elementary and Vero Beach Elementary, but lags behind the higher-performing magnet schools like Rosewood Magnet and Osceola Magnet. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, suggesting that its performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state. Addressing the chronic absenteeism and targeting interventions for the socioeconomically disadvantaged students could be key areas of focus for Citrus Elementary School and the Indian River School District to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2771 Citrus Pl
       Vero Beach, FL  32968


(772) 978-8350

District: Indian River

SchoolDigger Rank:
736th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,381 Help


Students who attend Citrus Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Vero Beach High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  666

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.7%
Hispanic:
24.5%
African American:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Citrus Elementary School ranks better than 67.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 8th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Indian River School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.54. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Citrus Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.7%), Hispanic (24.5%), African American (19.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Citrus Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 4th best among 16 elementary schools in the Indian River School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Citrus Elementary School is $12,381, which is the 6th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Indian River School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Indian River:

SchoolDigger ranks Indian River 13th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Citrus Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.94 643rd 1688 61.9%
2007 60.84 729th 1786 59.2%
2008 47.58 990th 1789 44.7%
2009 49.21 999th 1847 45.9%
2010 55.55 917th 1919 52.2%
2011 42.55 1213th 1985 38.9%
2012 37.57 1270th 1984 36.0%
2013 28.88 1511th 2029 25.5%
2014 28.23 1550th 2064 24.9%
2016 32.71 1445th 2087 30.8%
2017 29.06 1528th 2112 27.7%
2018 31.81 1476th 2118 30.3%
2019 42.68 1253rd 2182 42.6%
2021 51.51 1053rd 2247 53.1%
2022 47.46 1124th 2219 49.3%
2023 62.36 786th 2240 64.9%
2024 65.54 736th 2256 67.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Citrus Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 482 86 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 579
1989 487 104 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 600
1990 503 121 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1991 510 122 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 647
1992 542 112 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 670
1993 503 122 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1994 497 121 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1995 478 108 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 594
1996 478 108 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 594
1997 449 126 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 402 131 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 545
1999 384 111 4 16 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2000 408 77 8 20 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2001 426 83 5 24 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2002 467 78 4 53 1 n/a n/a 0 603
2003 467 78 4 53 1 n/a n/a 0 603
2004 469 71 6 61 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2005 443 72 7 65 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2006 423 67 7 79 2 n/a n/a 0 578
2007 355 73 6 54 1 n/a n/a 29 518
2008 428 90 8 87 1 n/a n/a 31 645
2009 384 72 6 95 1 n/a n/a 42 600
2010 343 89 9 98 11 n/a n/a 25 575
2011 384 87 9 134 10 3 20 0 647
2012 379 115 10 154 7 2 25 0 692
2013 360 109 9 156 9 2 30 0 675
2014 359 127 5 151 7 1 24 0 674
2015 371 148 4 153 3 1 26 0 706
2016 390 145 7 169 1 0 32 0 744
2017 380 122 7 157 0 0 26 0 692
2018 385 134 6 157 1 0 35 0 718
2019 369 146 9 148 0 0 29 0 701
2020 384 146 8 125 0 1 44 0 708
2021 370 148 10 102 0 3 44 0 677
2022 354 132 11 118 0 2 39 0 656
2023 318 129 14 163 0 0 42 0 666

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 Citrus Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 579 33.0 17.5 21.6
1989 600 36.0 16.6 25.2
1990 638 34.0 18.7 27.9
1991 647 35.0 18.4 29.7
1992 670 37.0 18.1 4.5
1993 636 35.0 18.2 21.9
1994 629 34.0 18.5 29.9
1995 594 31.0 19.2 32.8
1996 594 31.0 19.2 32.8
1997 589 30.0 19.6 34.8
1998 545 31.0 17.6 37.1
1999 516 28.0 18.4 45.3
2000 514 30.0 17.1 46.5
2001 539 29.0 18.6 59.6
2002 603 20.0 30.2 51.1
2003 603 20.0 30.2 51.1
2004 607 37.0 16.4 51.4
2005 588 37.0 15.9 53.4
2006 578 39.0 14.8 43.6
2007 518 38.0 13.6 47.6
2008 645 43.0 15.0 52.6
2009 600 44.9 14.5 64
2010 575 40.5 14.2 71.3
2011 647 47.3 13.6 73.6
2012 692 46.8 14.7 76.7
2013 675 47.0 14.3 77.9
2014 674 50.0 13.4 80.7
2015 706 50.0 14.1 77.5
2016 744 55.0 13.5 79
2017 692 53.0 13.0 69.5
2018 718 55.0 13.0 71.4
2019 701 51.8 13.5 78.9
2020 708 53.0 13.3 73.3
2021 677 50.0 13.5 75.9
2022 656 53.0 12.3 67.2
2023 666 48.0 13.8 77.6

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 579 33.0 17.5 21.6
1989 600 36.0 16.6 25.2
1990 638 34.0 18.7 27.9
1991 647 35.0 18.4 29.7
1992 670 37.0 18.1 4.5
1993 636 35.0 18.2 21.9
1994 629 34.0 18.5 29.9
1995 594 31.0 19.2 32.8
1996 594 31.0 19.2 32.8
1997 589 30.0 19.6 34.8
1998 545 31.0 17.6 37.1
1999 516 28.0 18.4 45.3
2000 514 30.0 17.1 46.5
2001 539 29.0 18.6 59.6
2002 603 20.0 30.2 51.1
2003 603 20.0 30.2 51.1
2004 607 37.0 16.4 51.4
2005 588 37.0 15.9 53.4
2006 578 39.0 14.8 43.6
2007 518 38.0 13.6 47.6
2008 645 43.0 15.0 52.6
2009 600 44.9 14.5 64
2010 575 40.5 14.2 71.3
2011 647 47.3 13.6 73.6
2012 692 46.8 14.7 76.7
2013 675 47.0 14.3 77.9
2014 674 50.0 13.4 80.7
2015 706 50.0 14.1 77.5
2016 744 55.0 13.5 79
2017 692 53.0 13.0 69.5
2018 718 55.0 13.0 71.4
2019 701 51.8 13.5 78.9
2020 708 53.0 13.3 73.3
2021 677 50.0 13.5 75.9
2022 656 53.0 12.3 67.2
2023 666 48.0 13.8 77.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Citrus Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $800 (8.4%) $8,771 (91.6%) $9,571
2019 $1,040 (10.3%) $9,037 (89.7%) $10,077
2020 $944 (9.3%) $9,208 (90.7%) $10,153
2021 $1,489 (13.6%) $9,424 (86.4%) $10,913
2022 $1,897 (14.6%) $11,089 (85.4%) $12,985
2023 $1,792 (14.5%) $10,590 (85.5%) $12,381

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Citrus 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 1253rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 786th of 2240 Elementary schools
 22.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Elementary School)4550
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)6058
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Citrus Elementary School)5665
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Indian River)6467
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Elementary School)6355
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)6161
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Elementary School)5866
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Indian River)6462
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Elementary School)4745
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River)5457
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Elementary School)5541
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Indian River)5752
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Citrus Elementary School)5056
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Indian River)5359
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students701666
 5%
African American146129
 11.6%
American Indian00
Asian914
 55.6%
Hispanic148163
 10.1%
Pacific Islander00
White369318
 13.8%
Two or More Races2942
 44.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.9%77.6%
 1.3%


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

High : Vero Beach High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 666 students attended Citrus Elementary School.

Citrus Elementary School ranks 736th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Citrus Elementary School are 48% White, 24% Hispanic, 19% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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