CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the INDIAN RIVER school district, located in VERO BEACH, FL with about 718 students offering grade levels from 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 55 teachers, CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Vero Beach, Florida, serving students as part of the Indian River County School District. Situated on Citrus Place, the school operates within a community-focused environment dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education. It follows the district’s mission of fostering academic excellence while preparing students for success in middle school and beyond through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects and fundamental learning skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, Citrus Elementary is characterized by its integration into the broader Indian River County school system, which utilizes centralized resources to support student development, technology integration, and extracurricular engagement. The school maintains a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for its diverse student body. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, academic calendars, and district-wide resources through the official Indian River County School District website.

For more information, contact CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (772) 978-8350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2771 CITRUS PL
VERO BEACH, FL 32968-2070
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CITRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in VERO BEACH, FL with about 718 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
INDIAN RIVER
Total Students:
718
Teachers:
55
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
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 718 students

White
53.6%
Hispanic/Latino
21.9%
Black or African American
18.7%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.