Citrus Cove Elementary School

Summary:

Citrus Cove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boynton Beach, Florida, serving 1,026 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in the state.

Citrus Cove consistently outperforms the Palm Beach district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 61% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54% for the district and 55% for the state. The school also has a relatively balanced racial makeup, with 28.27% White, 28.07% African American, and 33.92% Hispanic students, in contrast to some nearby schools like Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet (67.97% African American) and Rolling Green Elementary (66.33% African American). However, Citrus Cove has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.3% in 2018-2019 to 26.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools.

While Citrus Cove has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 58.58%, this is lower than some nearby schools like Galaxy Elementary (86.71%) and Rolling Green Elementary (88.01%). Overall, Citrus Cove is a strong-performing school within the Palm Beach School District, with a diverse student population and consistently high academic achievement, but the school should address the rising chronic absenteeism rates to ensure continued success for all students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 8400 Lawrence Rd
       Boynton Beach, FL  33436


(561) 292-7000

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
831st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,367 Help


Students who attend Citrus Cove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Congress Community Middle School
High:    Boynton Beach Community High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  1,026

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
33.9%
White:
28.3%
African American:
28.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Citrus Cove Elementary School ranks better than 63.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 44th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Cove Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (33.9%), White (28.3%), African American (28.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Citrus Cove Elementary School is 15.6. 66 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Citrus Cove Elementary School employs 65.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Citrus Cove Elementary School is $12,367. 90 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Citrus Cove Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.20 405th 1688 76.0%
2007 76.32 385th 1786 78.4%
2008 75.92 392nd 1789 78.1%
2009 79.78 324th 1847 82.5%
2010 74.76 444th 1919 76.9%
2011 71.97 548th 1985 72.4%
2012 75.20 452nd 1984 77.2%
2013 77.10 410th 2029 79.8%
2014 72.47 522nd 2064 74.7%
2016 74.57 497th 2087 76.2%
2017 67.71 662nd 2112 68.7%
2018 69.79 611th 2118 71.2%
2019 59.84 842nd 2182 61.4%
2021 51.00 1063rd 2247 52.7%
2022 58.68 869th 2219 60.8%
2023 60.02 838th 2240 62.6%
2024 61.48 831st 2256 63.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Open Quote The staff and teachers and Citrus Cove are very caring and helpful to the students. I'm very pleased with their performance. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Citrus Cove Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 286 49 5 51 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1991 699 348 9 121 3 n/a n/a 0 1180
1992 574 356 11 87 1 n/a n/a 0 1029
1993 648 391 11 100 3 n/a n/a 0 1153
1994 723 425 21 124 5 n/a n/a 0 1298
1995 613 261 22 88 4 n/a n/a 0 988
1996 613 261 22 88 4 n/a n/a 0 988
1997 676 274 39 121 4 n/a n/a 0 1114
1998 683 290 41 142 3 n/a n/a 0 1159
1999 714 310 48 156 6 n/a n/a 0 1234
2000 802 327 46 211 8 n/a n/a 0 1394
2001 826 344 58 240 5 n/a n/a 0 1473
2002 646 230 34 204 9 n/a n/a 0 1123
2003 646 230 34 204 9 n/a n/a 0 1123
2004 576 242 39 179 3 n/a n/a 0 1039
2005 552 237 42 188 2 n/a n/a 0 1021
2006 511 162 29 200 5 n/a n/a 0 907
2007 414 153 29 166 2 n/a n/a 63 827
2008 392 141 35 187 0 n/a n/a 78 833
2009 408 146 38 222 0 n/a n/a 84 898
2010 397 182 51 256 6 n/a n/a 35 927
2011 431 200 45 235 4 4 54 0 973
2012 419 191 66 239 7 5 54 0 981
2013 415 197 62 232 8 5 48 0 967
2014 369 213 62 229 7 6 38 0 924
2015 410 234 71 274 5 6 38 0 1038
2016 401 232 65 305 9 2 40 0 1054
2017 327 231 54 321 7 2 40 0 982
2018 351 244 60 361 12 2 53 0 1083
2019 350 283 66 357 12 1 58 0 1127
2020 330 277 64 338 4 2 56 0 1071
2021 289 263 56 333 2 1 48 0 992
2022 273 277 51 331 1 1 41 0 975
2023 290 288 56 348 2 2 40 0 1026

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 Cove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 391 26.0 15.0 35.5
1991 1180 60.0 19.6 37.9
1992 1029 55.0 18.7 n/a
1993 1153 53.0 21.8 40
1994 1298 59.0 22.0 39.4
1995 988 44.0 22.5 29.3
1996 988 44.0 22.5 29.3
1997 1114 51.0 21.8 22
1998 1159 55.0 21.1 29.3
1999 1234 60.0 20.6 23.2
2000 1394 70.0 19.9 36.8
2001 1473 68.0 21.7 36
2002 1123 56.0 20.1 39.3
2003 1123 56.0 20.1 39.3
2004 1039 55.0 18.9 42.2
2005 1021 57.0 17.9 38
2006 907 49.0 18.5 30.4
2007 827 56.0 14.8 32.2
2008 833 53.5 15.6 31.1
2009 898 69.2 15.1 32.9
2010 927 58.5 15.8 41.6
2011 973 62.0 15.6 45.4
2012 981 66.0 14.8 45.8
2013 967 69.0 14.0 46.2
2014 924 67.0 13.7 54.8
2015 1038 75.0 13.8 53.9
2016 1054 72.0 14.6 56.5
2017 982 71.0 13.8 61
2018 1083 76.0 14.2 56.9
2019 1127 66.5 16.9 55
2020 1071 70.0 15.3 58.8
2021 992 68.0 14.5 65.9
2022 975 58.5 16.6 66.7
2023 1026 65.5 15.6 58.6

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 Cove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 391 26.0 15.0 35.5
1991 1180 60.0 19.6 37.9
1992 1029 55.0 18.7 n/a
1993 1153 53.0 21.8 40
1994 1298 59.0 22.0 39.4
1995 988 44.0 22.5 29.3
1996 988 44.0 22.5 29.3
1997 1114 51.0 21.8 22
1998 1159 55.0 21.1 29.3
1999 1234 60.0 20.6 23.2
2000 1394 70.0 19.9 36.8
2001 1473 68.0 21.7 36
2002 1123 56.0 20.1 39.3
2003 1123 56.0 20.1 39.3
2004 1039 55.0 18.9 42.2
2005 1021 57.0 17.9 38
2006 907 49.0 18.5 30.4
2007 827 56.0 14.8 32.2
2008 833 53.5 15.6 31.1
2009 898 69.2 15.1 32.9
2010 927 58.5 15.8 41.6
2011 973 62.0 15.6 45.4
2012 981 66.0 14.8 45.8
2013 967 69.0 14.0 46.2
2014 924 67.0 13.7 54.8
2015 1038 75.0 13.8 53.9
2016 1054 72.0 14.6 56.5
2017 982 71.0 13.8 61
2018 1083 76.0 14.2 56.9
2019 1127 66.5 16.9 55
2020 1071 70.0 15.3 58.8
2021 992 68.0 14.5 65.9
2022 975 58.5 16.6 66.7
2023 1026 65.5 15.6 58.6

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 Cove Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $331 (4.1%) $7,752 (95.9%) $8,083
2019 $313 (4.0%) $7,502 (96.0%) $7,815
2020 $226 (2.5%) $8,738 (97.5%) $8,964
2021 $336 (3.3%) $9,824 (96.7%) $10,160
2022 $1,193 (10.6%) $10,115 (89.4%) $11,308
2023 $847 (6.8%) $11,519 (93.1%) $12,367

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Citrus Cove 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 842nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 838th of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Cove Elementary School)5853
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Citrus Cove Elementary School)5451
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Cove Elementary School)6874
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Cove Elementary School)6956
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus Cove Elementary School)6160
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Cove Elementary School)6355
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Citrus Cove Elementary School)5458
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Citrus Cove Elementary School)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6050
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11271026
 9%
African American283288
 1.8%
American Indian122
 83.3%
Asian6656
 15.2%
Hispanic357348
 2.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White350290
 17.1%
Two or More Races5840
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%58.6%
 3.6%


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

Middle : Congress Community Middle School
High : Boynton Beach Community High

Students at Citrus Cove Elementary School are 34% Hispanic, 28% White, 28% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,026 students attended Citrus Cove Elementary School.

Citrus Cove Elementary School ranks 831st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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