INVERNESS PRIMARY SCHOOL

ips.citrusschools.org/

683 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Inverness Primary School, located at 206 S. Line Ave in Inverness, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of the Citrus County School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience for students in the local community, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. By fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success in a welcoming and structured setting.

The school’s official website acts as a hub for the school community, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. As a public institution, Inverness Primary School emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging student engagement through various school-wide initiatives and programs designed to help children reach their full potential. The school is easily accessible for local residents and serves as a vital community asset for elementary education in the Inverness area.

683

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INVERNESS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	552
Hispanic	52
Black	27
Asian	12
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

White
552 (80.8 %)
Hispanic
52 (7.6 %)
Two or More
38 (5.6 %)
Black
27 (4.0 %)
Asian
12 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)726-2632
Website:	http://ips.citrusschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
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 46

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 100