Citrus Elementary

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Citrus Elementary ranks 1090 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Citrus Elementary is a public elementary school in Ocoee, Florida, serving 501 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school stands out for its high racial diversity, with African American students making up over 50% of the student population, significantly more than nearby schools. However, Citrus Elementary has also experienced a concerning rise in chronic absenteeism, reaching nearly 20% in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Citrus Elementary's test scores generally lag behind the Orange County and Florida averages, the school has some bright spots, such as its 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 59%, which exceeds the district and state. The school also serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 58-61% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than many of its neighbors. Interestingly, Citrus Elementary has seen a steady increase in spending per student, reaching $12,645 in 2022-2023, higher than most nearby schools.

When comparing Citrus Elementary to the surrounding schools, some intriguing patterns emerge. For example, Westbrooke Elementary, also in the Orange County School District, consistently outperforms Citrus Elementary on test scores and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate, despite serving a more diverse student population. Additionally, the inclusion of Innovation Montessori Ocoee, a public charter school, provides an interesting point of comparison, as its unique educational approach and higher test scores in certain subjects could offer valuable insights for Citrus Elementary to consider.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

87 N Clarke Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761

(407) 445-5475

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1090^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,645

Students who attend Citrus Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ocoee Middle
High:	Ocoee High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 501

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.3%

Hispanic:

17.8%

White:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Citrus Elementary ranks better than 51.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 79^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.12. (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 Student population at Citrus Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (55.3%), Hispanic (17.8%), White (13.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Citrus Elementary is 16.1. 94 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Citrus Elementary employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Citrus Elementary is $12,645, which is the 46^th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Citrus Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	59.46	700^th	1688	58.5%
2007	55.01	844^th	1786	52.7%
2008	47.06	999^th	1789	44.2%
2009	53.29	917^th	1847	50.4%
2010	63.48	747^th	1919	61.1%
2011	56.20	926^th	1985	53.4%
2012	56.52	863^rd	1984	56.5%
2013	49.70	1009^th	2029	50.3%
2014	53.70	953^rd	2064	53.8%
2016	48.57	1072^nd	2087	48.6%
2017	65.37	719^th	2112	66.0%
2018	53.72	947^th	2118	55.3%
2019	44.37	1213^th	2182	44.4%
2021	31.45	1535^th	2247	31.7%
2022	51.38	1034^th	2219	53.4%
2023	43.46	1243^rd	2240	44.5%
2024	50.12	1090^th	2256	51.7%

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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 Citrus Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	421	387	45	160	8	n/a	n/a	0	1021
2002	435	435	43	171	9	n/a	n/a	0	1093
2003	435	435	43	171	9	n/a	n/a	0	1093
2004	398	555	33	188	10	n/a	n/a	0	1184
2005	354	333	36	122	13	n/a	n/a	0	858
2006	358	328	46	138	17	n/a	n/a	0	887
2007	318	347	39	141	15	n/a	n/a	77	937
2008	284	328	38	152	16	n/a	n/a	78	896
2009	257	286	49	136	16	n/a	n/a	78	822
2010	227	261	60	171	19	n/a	n/a	72	810
2011	228	248	60	167	20	5	39	0	767
2012	227	265	65	159	17	4	33	0	770
2013	203	258	63	141	16	9	26	0	716
2014	176	251	62	145	10	10	17	0	671
2015	164	265	47	145	6	12	15	0	654
2016	137	260	46	134	3	13	9	0	602
2017	115	276	46	127	6	13	8	0	591
2018	100	277	38	133	7	11	7	0	573
2019	89	314	43	125	7	10	8	0	596
2020	69	291	36	126	6	9	15	0	552
2021	66	261	36	93	4	6	12	0	478
2022	61	254	39	95	5	5	13	0	472
2023	70	264	47	96	4	3	17	0	501
2024	67	277	39	89	5	4	20	0	501

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1021	48.0	21.3	44
2002	1093	58.0	18.8	44.8
2003	1093	58.0	18.8	44.8
2004	1184	64.0	18.5	45.7
2005	858	52.0	16.5	46.4
2006	887	55.0	16.1	41.1
2007	937	57.0	16.4	49.8
2008	896	59.0	15.2	50
2009	822	50.2	16.8	50.3
2010	810	49.0	16.5	57
2011	767	47.0	16.3	60.6
2012	770	44.0	17.5	56
2013	716	43.0	16.6	64.9
2014	671	42.0	15.9	65.1
2015	654	40.0	16.3	62.8
2016	602	37.0	16.2	76.9
2017	591	33.0	17.9	99.5
2018	573	35.0	16.3	99.5
2019	596	34.0	17.5	52.9
2020	552	34.0	16.2	50.4
2021	478	33.0	14.4	58.6
2022	472	31.0	15.2	60.8
2023	501	32.0	15.6	61.3
2024	501	31.0	16.1	59.3

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1021	48.0	21.3	44
2002	1093	58.0	18.8	44.8
2003	1093	58.0	18.8	44.8
2004	1184	64.0	18.5	45.7
2005	858	52.0	16.5	46.4
2006	887	55.0	16.1	41.1
2007	937	57.0	16.4	49.8
2008	896	59.0	15.2	50
2009	822	50.2	16.8	50.3
2010	810	49.0	16.5	57
2011	767	47.0	16.3	60.6
2012	770	44.0	17.5	56
2013	716	43.0	16.6	64.9
2014	671	42.0	15.9	65.1
2015	654	40.0	16.3	62.8
2016	602	37.0	16.2	76.9
2017	591	33.0	17.9	99.5
2018	573	35.0	16.3	99.5
2019	596	34.0	17.5	52.9
2020	552	34.0	16.2	50.4
2021	478	33.0	14.4	58.6
2022	472	31.0	15.2	60.8
2023	501	32.0	15.6	61.3
2024	501	31.0	16.1	59.3

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 Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$364 (4.5%)	$7,688 (95.5%)	$8,052
2019	$502 (6.0%)	$7,907 (94.0%)	$8,408
2020	$471 (5.3%)	$8,475 (94.7%)	$8,946
2021	$1,640 (15.4%)	$9,008 (84.6%)	$10,648
2022	$2,873 (24.8%)	$8,705 (75.2%)	$11,577
2023	$3,000 (23.7%)	$9,645 (76.3%)	$12,645

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Citrus Elementary

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 1213^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1243^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Elementary)	53	52	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Citrus Elementary)	56	59	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Elementary)	50	56	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Elementary)	61	48	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Elementary)	59	55	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Elementary)	53	51	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Citrus Elementary)	46	49	3%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
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	596	501	15.9%
African American	314	264	15.9%
American Indian	7	4	42.9%
Asian	43	47	9.3%
Hispanic	125	96	23.2%
Pacific Islander	10	3	70%
White	89	70	21.3%
Two or More Races	8	17	112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.9%	61.3%	8.4%

Schools Near Citrus Elementary

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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
Citrus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	87 N Clarke Rd	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 445-5475	501	31	16.1	59.3%	67 (13.4%)	277 (55.3%)	89 (17.8%)	39 (7.8%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	20 (4.0%)	50.1	1090^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.7%		43.5	1243^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	44.5%	153	59.0	55.0	52.0	61.0	47.0	47.0	56.0	$12,645	$3,000	$9,645
Spring Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1105 Sarah Lee Ln	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 877-5047	449	30	14.9	70.6%	71 (15.8%)	36 (8.0%)	327 (72.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	26.6	1721^st of 2256 public elementary schools	23.7%		35.1	1469^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.4%	252	44.0	33.0	41.0	41.0	50.0	34.0	49.0	$12,248	$2,796	$9,452
Ocoee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 S Lakewood Ave	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 877-5027	694	43	16.1	62.2%	136 (19.6%)	118 (17.0%)	407 (58.6%)	11 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.7%)	36.1	1454^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.5%		26.9	1686^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.7%	232	44.0	36.0	57.0	47.0	42.0	48.0	58.0	$12,008	$2,425	$9,584
Pinewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3005 N Apopka Vineland Rd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 532-7930	486	35	13.8	78.2%	15 (3.1%)	377 (77.6%)	82 (16.9%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	32.9	1539^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.8%		33.5	1506^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.8%	33	43.0	51.0	39.0	46.0	52.0	39.0	49.0	$12,473	$3,629	$8,844
Prairie Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8723 Hackney Prairie Rd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 884-2220	818	42	19.4	59.4%	129 (15.8%)	417 (51.0%)	176 (21.5%)	44 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	45 (5.5%)	36.1	1455^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.5%		42.3	1273^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	43.2%	182	47.0	52.0	46.0	55.0	47.0	44.0	38.0	$9,612	$1,279	$8,334
William Frangus Elementary	Public	K-5	380 Killington Way	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6469	405	22	18.4	68.1%	22 (5.4%)	276 (68.1%)	87 (21.5%)	10 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	31.4	1580^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.0%		35.2	1465^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.6%	115	43.0	31.0	60.0	46.0	34.0	48.0	48.0	$11,464	$2,407	$9,057
West Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	905 Dorscher Rd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 532-3875	470	25	18.8	78.5%	10 (2.1%)	428 (91.1%)	30 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	32.6	1546^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.5%		28.7	1645^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.6%	99	49.0	39.0	38.0	46.0	43.0	46.0	57.0	$14,073	$4,067	$10,005
Westbrooke Elementary	Public	K-5	500 Tomyn Blvd	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-6228	520	31	16.7	33.3%	175 (33.7%)	113 (21.7%)	183 (35.2%)	25 (4.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.7%)	86.1	282^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	87.5%		83	340^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.8%	58	67.0	72.0	70.0	83.0	74.0	73.0	81.0	$9,633	$932	$8,701
Hiawassee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Hennepin Blvd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6410	603	33	18.2	78.6%	19 (3.2%)	501 (83.1%)	65 (10.8%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	24.3	1785^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.9%		22	1836^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.0%	51	41.0	40.0	39.0	40.0	48.0	27.0	47.0	$12,384	$3,071	$9,313
Lake Gem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4801 Bloodhound St	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 532-7900	549	43	12.7	69.4%	16 (2.9%)	432 (78.7%)	80 (14.6%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.1%)	26.5	1729^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.4%		31.5	1568^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.0%	161	41.0	46.0	38.0	47.0	41.0	40.0	42.0	$13,181	$3,235	$9,946

Frequently Asked Questions about Citrus Elementary

What schools do graduates of Citrus Elementary attend?

Students who attend Citrus Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ocoee Middle
High : Ocoee High

What is the racial makeup of Citrus Elementary?

Students at Citrus Elementary are 55% African American, 18% Hispanic, 13% White, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Citrus Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 501 students attended Citrus Elementary.

What district is Citrus Elementary in?

Orange

Is Citrus Elementary a good school?

Citrus Elementary ranks 1090^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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