HOMOSASSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

hom.citrusschools.org/

411 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Homosassa Elementary School, located in the coastal community of Homosassa, Florida, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Citrus County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for success, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The faculty and staff emphasize character development and student engagement, aiming to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Homosassa community, often leveraging the area’s unique natural environment and local heritage to enhance the student experience. By maintaining an active online presence through their website, the school keeps families informed about academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district initiatives. With a focus on both instructional excellence and student well-being, Homosassa Elementary remains dedicated to creating a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

411

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOMOSASSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	29
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
358 (87.1 %)
Hispanic
29 (7.1 %)
Two or More
18 (4.4 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (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)628-2953
Website:	http://hom.citrusschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
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 23

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 53