FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2927 N FOREST RIDGE BLVD
HERNANDO, FL 34442

fre.citrusschools.org/

708 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Ridge Elementary School, located in Hernando, Florida, is a public school serving the Citrus County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating technology, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging them to become responsible members of the community.

The school's culture is centered on student engagement and community involvement, often hosting events and programs that bridge the gap between classroom learning and parental participation. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Forest Ridge Elementary prioritizes a holistic approach to education, providing various resources and extracurricular opportunities to support diverse learning styles. The school remains a key educational hub in the Hernando area, focused on creating a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment for all its pupils.

708

Total Students

46.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	448
Hispanic	144
Black	29
Asian	28
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	3

White
448 (63.3 %)
Hispanic
144 (20.3 %)
Two or More
56 (7.9 %)
Black
29 (4.1 %)
Asian
28 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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)527-1808
Website:	http://fre.citrusschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
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 51

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 109