Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Floral City Elementary School

Q: Is Floral City Elementary School a good school?

Floral City Elementary School ranks 1262 nd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1262^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 44% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Floral City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 384 students in grades PK-5 in Floral City, Florida, which is part of the Citrus school district. The school has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from a high of 433 out of 2,112 Florida elementary schools in 2016-2017 to its current rank of 1,262 out of 2,258 in 2024-2025.

Floral City Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, test scores below the district and state averages, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite higher per-student spending levels compared to nearby schools, the school's academic performance remains below par. In contrast, schools like Forest Ridge Elementary, Lecanto Primary, Hernando Elementary, and Pleasant Grove Elementary generally have higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

Addressing the challenges faced by Floral City Elementary School will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the broader community. By focusing on improving student attendance, academic performance, and supporting the socioeconomic needs of the student population, the school can work towards reversing its declining performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

387

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,243

Per pupil spending ?

57.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8457 E Marvin St
Floral City, FL 34436

(352) 726-1554

District: Citrus

Students who attend Floral City Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Inverness Middle School
High:	Citrus High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Two or more races:

6.7%

See top rated Florida elementary schools

Compare Floral City Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 62nd percentile in 2014 → 44th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (53% vs 58% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg53%

Florida avg58%

1,262^nd of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 31 pts since 2016

From top 24% (2016) to bottom 44% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Florida Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 11Elementary Schools in the Citrus

51^st of 67Citrus among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	43.4	1262 of 2258	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.9	1803 of 2256	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	40.3	1328 of 2240	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.0	1247 of 2219	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.7	1143 of 2247	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.6	1112 of 2182	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.3	827 of 2118	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	77.7	433 of 2112	79.5%	★★★★☆
2016	74.2	510 of 2087	75.6%	★★★★☆
2014	61.2	786 of 2064	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.8	885 of 2029	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.7	625 of 1984	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	82.5	287 of 1985	85.5%	★★★★☆
2010	68.6	606 of 1919	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.0	945 of 1847	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	72.4	475 of 1789	73.4%	★★★★☆
2007	69.5	546 of 1786	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	87.4	168 of 1688	90.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math56%-5 vs state

English Language Arts52%-4 vs state

Science47%-8 vs state

5.0

1 rating

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Floral City Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Floral City Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)				Statewide Science Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Floral City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8457 E Marvin St	Floral City	34436	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 726-1554	387	22	17.5	57.1%	303 (78.3%)	9 (2.3%)	47 (12.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.7%)	43.4	1262^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	44.1%		23.9	1803^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	20.1%	541	62.0	47.0	45.0	68.0	57.0	26.0	100.0	47.0	$12,243	$1,210	$11,033
Pleasant Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	630 Pleasant Grove Rd	Inverness	34452	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 637-4400	637	40	16.0	48.2%	479 (75.2%)	22 (3.5%)	83 (13.0%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.1%)	48.5	1147^th of 2258 public elementary schools	49.2%		63	799^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.6%	348	51.0	59.0	47.0	61.0	79.0	45.0	96.0	46.0	$11,118	$1,283	$9,835
Inverness Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	206 S Line Ave	Inverness	34452	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 726-2632	641	41	15.7	49.3%	493 (76.9%)	23 (3.6%)	77 (12.0%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.1%)	49	1131^st of 2258 public elementary schools	49.9%		52.4	1035^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.1%	96	56.0	63.0	48.0	63.0	73.0	35.0	86.0	41.0	$11,860	$1,198	$10,662
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	790 Cr 482n	Lake Panasoffkee	33538	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 793-1093	621	37	16.7	43.8%	430 (69.2%)	59 (9.5%)	89 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	65.4	747^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.9%		76.5	494^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.1%	253	63.0	55.0	62.0	76.0	67.0	58.0		66.0	$13,586	$1,119	$12,466
Hernando Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2975 E Trailblazer Ln	Hernando	34442	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 726-1833	730	46	15.8	60.4%	531 (72.7%)	38 (5.2%)	96 (13.2%)	10 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.3%)	48.5	1145^th of 2258 public elementary schools	49.3%		56.7	930^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.8%	215	53.0	54.0	51.0	76.0	63.0	40.0	100.0	48.0	$10,187	$1,193	$8,993
Bushnell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	218 W Flannery Ave	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 793-3501	752	44	17.0	44.3%	448 (59.6%)	57 (7.6%)	178 (23.7%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (7.7%)	64.5	766^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.1%		72.1	591^st of 2256 public elementary schools	73.8%	175	57.0	66.0	65.0	76.0	63.0	59.0		56.0	$13,356	$1,229	$12,127
Lecanto Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3790 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 746-2220	816	44	18.7	52.1%	635 (77.8%)	21 (2.6%)	105 (12.9%)	13 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.9%)	53.6	1026^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.6%		49.5	1100^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.2%	74	60.0	57.0	47.0	72.0	65.0	47.0	100.0	55.0	$9,695	$1,186	$8,509
Brooksville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	885 N Broad St	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7014	687	44	15.6	64.6%	433 (63.0%)	87 (12.7%)	111 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.7%)	31	1612^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.6%		35.2	1484^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.2%	128	51.0	55.0	35.0	46.0	62.0	36.0		38.0	$11,158	$936	$10,222
Forest Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd	Hernando	34442	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 527-1808	665	37	17.9	51.0%	431 (64.8%)	24 (3.6%)	142 (21.4%)	26 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	38 (5.7%)	41.2	1321^st of 2258 public elementary schools	41.5%		55.9	946^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.1%	375	51.0	51.0	56.0	54.0	59.0	28.0	97.0	46.0	$10,820	$1,047	$9,773
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27151 Roper Rd	Brooksville	34602	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7045	754	50	15.0	70.7%	433 (57.4%)	92 (12.2%)	176 (23.3%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.8%)	33.6	1538^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.9%		35.9	1463^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	35.2%	75	61.0	45.0	35.0	65.0	48.0	32.0		43.0	$11,429	$1,456	$9,973

Frequently Asked Questions about Floral City Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Floral City Elementary School?

Students at Floral City Elementary School are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Floral City Elementary School in?

Citrus

How many students attend Floral City Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 387 students attended Floral City Elementary School.

Is Floral City Elementary School a good school?

Floral City Elementary School ranks 1262^nd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Floral City Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Floral City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Inverness Middle School
High : Citrus High School

Rate Floral City Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida Elementary School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Floral City, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Floral City Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.