CENTRAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CENTRAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CITRUS school district, located in CITRUS SPRINGS, FL with about 809 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 50 teachers, CENTRAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY 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.
CENTRAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Citrus Springs, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Citrus County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students, emphasizing core academic skills, critical thinking, and character building. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff work to ensure that children from the surrounding community are prepared for both the challenges of middle school and their long-term educational journeys.
Beyond its academic offerings, Central Ridge Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the student experience. The school utilizes various resources and programs to cater to diverse learning styles, striving to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students can thrive. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and a focus on essential life skills, the school remains a cornerstone of the Citrus Springs area, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of learners.
For more information, contact CENTRAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (352) 344-3833 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CITRUS SPRINGS, FL 34434-7400
(352) 344-3833
http://cre.citrusschools.org/
CENTRAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CITRUS SPRINGS, FL with about 809 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CITRUS
- Total Students:
- 809
- Teachers:
- 50
- 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 targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 809 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.0%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.