Citrus Avenue Elementary

383 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Citrus Avenue Elementary, located in the heart of Chico, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Chico Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. It serves a diverse student body and is recognized for its dedicated staff who emphasize inclusive learning strategies to help children build a strong educational foundation.

Beyond the classroom, Citrus Avenue Elementary places a high value on parent involvement and community engagement, often hosting events that bring families and educators together. The school focuses on creating a safe and welcoming campus culture where students are encouraged to develop personal responsibility and respect for others. By integrating core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

383

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Citrus Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	152
Black	17
Asian	36
Two or More	41
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
152 (39.7%)
White
122 (31.9%)
Two or More
41 (10.7%)
Asian
36 (9.4%)
Black
17 (4.4%)
American Indian
8 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.8%)

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:	N/A
District:	Chico Unified
Phone:	(530)891-3107
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Citrus Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Citrus Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	54%
Male	176	46%

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