CITRUS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3570 W CENTURY BLVD
CITRUS SPRINGS, FL 34433

cse.citrusschools.org/

817 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Citrus Springs Elementary School, located in Citrus Springs, Florida, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Citrus County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on the academic and personal development of its K-5 student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while promoting a sense of community and school pride.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Citrus Springs Elementary integrates various resources to enhance the educational experience, including technology-driven learning and extracurricular support. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the surrounding Citrus Springs community, encouraging parental involvement and clear communication. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and social responsibility in every student.

817

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CITRUS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	592
Hispanic	114
Black	41
Asian	7
Two or More	59
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
592 (72.5 %)
Hispanic
114 (14.0 %)
Two or More
59 (7.2 %)
Black
41 (5.0 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CITRUS
Phone:	(352)344-4079
Website:	http://cse.citrusschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	817
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	480
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 139

Grade 3 155

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 119