LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOL

LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CITRUS school district, located in LECANTO, FL with about 762 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in Lecanto, Florida, serving students within the Citrus County School District. As a primary-level institution, the school focuses on foundational education, typically catering to students in the early grades of elementary school. The school operates under the broader mission of the Citrus County school system, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment for its young student population.

The school is situated at 3790 W Educational Path, placing it within a central educational hub in the community. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, curriculum information, and updates on school events. By maintaining a focus on early childhood literacy and numeracy, LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOL aims to prepare its students for academic success as they progress through the higher grade levels within the district.

For more information, contact LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOL at (352) 746-2220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3790 W EDUCATIONAL PATH
LECANTO, FL 34461-7551
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LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LECANTO, FL with about 762 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CITRUS
Total Students:
762
Teachers:
47
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 762 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
82.9%
Hispanic/Latino
8.8%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
1.6%
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.