LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOL

3790 W EDUCATIONAL PATH
LECANTO, FL 34461

lps.citrusschools.org/

816 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lecanto Primary School is a public elementary school located in Lecanto, Florida, serving students within the Citrus County School District. As a primary-level institution, the school focuses on foundational education, typically catering to students in the early grades of elementary school. The school operates under the broader mission of the Citrus County school system, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment for its young student population.

The school is situated at 3790 W Educational Path, placing it within a central educational hub in the community. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, curriculum information, and updates on school events. By maintaining a focus on early childhood literacy and numeracy, Lecanto Primary School aims to prepare its students for academic success as they progress through the higher grade levels within the district.

816

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LECANTO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	635
Hispanic	105
Black	21
Asian	13
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
635 (77.8%)
Hispanic
105 (12.9%)
Two or More
40 (4.9%)
Black
21 (2.6%)
Asian
13 (1.6%)
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)746-2220
Website:	http://lps.citrusschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	425
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 30

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 139