CRYSTAL RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL

8624 W CRYSTAL ST
CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34428

crp.citrusschools.org/

654 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Crystal River Primary School, located at 8624 W Crystal St in Crystal River, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Citrus County School District. Dedicated to the development of its youngest learners, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and early literacy. By emphasizing core subjects like reading and mathematics, the faculty aims to provide students with a strong educational base that prepares them for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a high value on community involvement and character building, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere for both students and their families. Their official website serves as a central hub for communication, providing resources for parents, information on school events, and updates regarding district policies. As an integral part of the Crystal River community, the school is committed to supporting the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the standards of the broader Citrus County school system.

654

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CRYSTAL RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	518
Hispanic	55
Black	22
Asian	3
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

White
518 (79.2 %)
Hispanic
55 (8.4 %)
Two or More
55 (8.4 %)
Black
22 (3.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (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)795-2211
Website:	http://crp.citrusschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
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 44

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 103