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Which teacher or staff member at CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
630
Elementary
DISTRICT 471 · STATE 604
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·INDIAN RIVER·NCES 120093001061
CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2771 CITRUS PL, VERO BEACH, FL 32968 · (772) 978-8350 · Indian River County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL630 STUDENTS
B+
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Scored higher than 70% of Florida public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
409 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 88 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 100 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 107 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 107 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 100 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 128 | 20% |
This year's kindergarten class (88) is 31% smaller than its 5th grade class (128).
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
55.3%
FL avg 56.7% . -1.0pp since 2023
Math
65.3%
FL avg 58.9% . -3.2pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 55 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 65 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are down about 1 points since 2023, while math scores are down about 3 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 55.3% | 65.3% |
| 2023-24 | 56.3% | 68.4% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
60.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
48.6%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+11.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 60% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 49% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's state test result (60.0% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 630 | 64.9% | 60.0% |
| PORT MALABAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PALM BAY | 628 | 63.9% | 53.0% |
| WEST ZEPHYRHILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ZEPHYRHILLS | 625 | 66.7% | 31.7% |
| WILLISTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILLISTON | 515 | 63.3% | 45.8% |
| PEACE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PORT CHARLOTTE | 557 | 63.2% | 38.6% |
| HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKE WALES | 667 | 69.1% | 60.0% |
Matched among Florida elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Indian River County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 60.0% | #871 of 2,136 | #11 of 16 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 65.3% | #858 of 2,149 ▼ 262 | #12 of 16 ▼ 4 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 55.3% | #1,048 of 2,149 ▼ 169 | #13 of 16 ▼ 3 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 630 | #929 of 2,267 | #3 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #553 of 2,077 | #6 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.6% | #241 of 2,108 | #3 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.9% | #692 of 2,188 | #6 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.3% | #836 of 1,374 | #3 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
630
-47 (-7%) vs 2020
-3% since 1990-91, when it was 647
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 13.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 630 | 43 | 14.7:1 | 65% (409) |
| 2023-24 | 651 | 45 | 14.5:1 | 72% (470) |
| 2022-23 | 666 | 48 | 13.9:1 | 78% (517) |
| 2020-21 | 677 | 50 | 13.5:1 | 76% (514) |
| 2017-18 | 718 | 55 | 13.1:1 | 71% (513) |
| 2015-16 | 744 | 55 | 13.5:1 | 79% (588) |
| 2010-11 | 647 | 47 | 13.8:1 | 74% (476) |
| 2000-01 | 539 | 29 | 18.6:1 | 60% (321) |
| 1990-91 | 647 | 35 | 18.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Students in VERO BEACH, Florida, attend CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a mid-sized elementary school. The school counted 630 students in 2024-25, covering kindergarten through 5.
INDIAN RIVER includes 28 schools. Together they enroll 16,621 students.
The biggest share of students at CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 41%, is White. Next come 31% Hispanic, 18% Black, and 9% multiracial. That compares with about 75% White among all Indian River County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 70%.
Its staff includes 43 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 14.7 students per teacher. The gap from the 17.5:1 average for elementary schools in Florida is 2.8 students per teacher. Roughly 65% of students at CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL can receive free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 53% average for public schools in Indian River County is 12 points.
CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL earns a B+ on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 70% of Florida public elementary schools.
CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's actual average proficiency rate across its state test results (60.0%) and its predicted rate (48.6%) put it outside the top and bottom 10% of Florida schools.
Census data for Indian River County show median household income comes to about $73,491, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. The county has 28 public schools and about 16,621 students.
CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's nearest public school is OSLO MIDDLE SCHOOL (about 1.1 miles). In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Of the 7 nearby schools with scores, including this one, CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 3rd on average proficiency.
CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL falls in the Suburb: Mid-size locale category, used for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
The school's student count fell 7% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio increased to 14.7:1, from 13.5:1.
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Indian River County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
166,936
Census ACS
Median income
$73,491
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
16,621 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in INDIAN RIVER
- VERO BEACH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,645 students
- SEBASTIAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,777 students
- STORM GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 904 students
- IMAGINE AT SOUTH VEROElementary · 892 students
- SEBASTIAN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 775 students
- OSLO MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 767 students
Other schools in VERO BEACH
- VERO BEACH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,645 students
- STORM GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 904 students
- IMAGINE AT SOUTH VEROElementary · 892 students
- OSLO MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 767 students
- INDIAN RIVER CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 682 students
- GIFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 608 students
Other Citrus Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 2 states are named Citrus Elementary. CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the largest of the 4.
- CITRUS ELEMENTARYOCOEE, FL · 506 students
- Citrus ElementaryFontana, CA · 596 students
- Citrus ElementaryUpland, CA · 494 students
Nearby schools
- OSLO MIDDLE SCHOOL1.1 mi · 767
- VERO BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.3 mi · 593
- GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi · 390
- VERO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL1.6 mi · 2,645
- ROSEWOOD MAGNET SCHOOL1.8 mi · 558
- OSCEOLA MAGNET SCHOOL1.9 mi · 524
Frequently asked questions
About CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow many students attend CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 630 students in grades KG-05.
Is CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many students per teacher at CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 14.7:1 students per teacher at CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
What is the racial breakdown of students at CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 41% White, 31% Hispanic, 18% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by INDIAN RIVER in Indian River County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.