CENTRAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

185 W CITRUS SPRINGS BLVD
CITRUS SPRINGS, FL 34434

cre.citrusschools.org/

801 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Ridge Elementary School, located in Citrus Springs, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Citrus County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students, emphasizing core academic skills, critical thinking, and character building. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff work to ensure that children from the surrounding community are prepared for both the challenges of middle school and their long-term educational journeys.

Beyond its academic offerings, Central Ridge Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the student experience. The school utilizes various resources and programs to cater to diverse learning styles, striving to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students can thrive. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and a focus on essential life skills, the school remains a cornerstone of the Citrus Springs area, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of learners.

801

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	529
Hispanic	139
Black	60
Asian	12
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
529 (66.0%)
Hispanic
139 (17.4%)
Black
60 (7.5%)
Two or More
59 (7.4%)
Asian
12 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)344-3833
Website:	http://cre.citrusschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	801
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
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 56

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 145