Citrus Glen Elementary

www.venturausd.org/citrusglen.htm

491 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Citrus Glen Elementary School, located in Ventura, California, is a public school serving the Ventura Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a commitment to inclusivity, Citrus Glen provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on family and community involvement, viewing education as a partnership between teachers, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, and science—alongside extracurricular opportunities, Citrus Glen aims to nurture well-rounded individuals. Its location on Darling Road serves as a neighborhood hub, reflecting the district’s dedication to providing accessible, high-quality public education within the Ventura region.

491

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Citrus Glen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	269
Black	8
Asian	8
Two or More	31
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
269 (54.8%)
White
168 (34.2%)
Two or More
31 (6.3%)
Black
8 (1.6%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Ventura Unified
Phone:	(805)672-0220
Website:	http://www.venturausd.org/citrusglen.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	115

* 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 95

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 70