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Lecanto Primary School

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Lecanto Primary School ranks 912 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

912^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lecanto Primary School is a mid-to-large elementary school in Lecanto, FL, serving 816 students in grades PK-5 within the Citrus district, and it stands out as the top-performing school in its area with a strong recent upward trend in academic achievement.

This school is a clear standout among nearby elementary schools. It currently ranks in the 59th percentile statewide, the highest among all 10 comparable Citrus County elementary schools, outperforming its closest rival, Rock Crusher Elementary School (52nd percentile). Lecanto Primary consistently scores above state averages in core subjects: 76% of 3rd graders are proficient in math (compared to the state's 66%), and 67% are proficient in ELA (compared to 60% statewide). In 5th grade math, 67% are proficient (state: 62%), and in 5th grade science, 61% are proficient (tied with the state average). No other nearby school matches this level of consistent, strong performance across all tested grades and subjects. The school has also achieved a remarkable turnaround, climbing 18 percentile points over the past three years after a low point in 2022-2023.

What makes Lecanto Primary especially impressive is its efficiency. It spends just $9,695 per student, the lowest among all nearby schools—for context, Crystal River Primary School spends $12,825 and Homosassa Elementary School spends $12,287—yet it achieves the highest academic results in the area. The main challenge is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 31.2% (similar to the state average but higher than some peers like Floral City Elementary School at 26.9%). Reducing absenteeism could be a powerful lever for even greater success, but even with this challenge, the school's instruction remains highly effective.

816

Students ?

18.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,695

Per pupil spending ?

52.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3790 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461

(352) 746-2220

District: Citrus

Students who attend Lecanto Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lecanto Middle School
High:	Lecanto High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.8%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

4.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 41st percentile in 2023 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 59th (2026) from a 41st-percentile low (2023)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Citrus

✓Above the Florida median (59th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg54%

Florida avg62%

912^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 16 pts since 2016

From top 24% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 11Elementary Schools in the Citrus

53^rd of 70Citrus 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	58.6	912 of 2240	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.6	1026 of 2258	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.5	1100 of 2256	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.8	1312 of 2240	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.2	1012 of 2219	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.2	1021 of 2247	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.5	1068 of 2182	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.0	894 of 2118	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	69.7	621 of 2112	70.6%	★★★★☆
2016	74.2	509 of 2087	75.6%	★★★★☆
2014	52.4	978 of 2064	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.9	665 of 2029	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.6	725 of 1984	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.3	725 of 1985	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.0	840 of 1919	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.9	714 of 1847	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	62.6	694 of 1789	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.0	531 of 1786	70.3%	★★★★☆
2006	63.2	638 of 1688	62.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math68%+5 vs state

English Language Arts62%~ state avg

Science61%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)				Statewide Science Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
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%)	58.6	912^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.3%		53.6	1026^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.6%	114	67.0	60.0	59.0	76.0	59.0	67.0	100.0	61.0	$9,695	$1,186	$8,509
Rock Crusher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	814 S Rock Crusher Rd	Homosassa	34448	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 795-2010	664	38	17.4	57.7%	518 (78.0%)	13 (2.0%)	76 (11.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.0%)	53.4	1064^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.5%		60.4	870^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.5%	194	64.0	59.0	58.0	67.0	78.0	54.0	100.0	51.0	$10,479	$1,219	$9,261
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%)	43.4	1311^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.5%		41.2	1321^st of 2258 public elementary schools	41.5%	10	61.0	61.0	57.0	62.0	59.0	42.0	100.0	51.0	$10,820	$1,047	$9,773
Crystal River Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8624 W Crystal St	Crystal River	34428	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 795-2211	644	39	16.4	59.5%	484 (75.2%)	24 (3.7%)	79 (12.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.2%)	46.6	1233^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	45.0%		38.7	1396^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.2%	163	61.0	52.0	62.0	60.0	72.0	45.0	100.0	51.0	$12,825	$1,259	$11,567
Homosassa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10935 W Yulee Dr	Homosassa	34448	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 628-2953	405	23	17.9	64.0%	343 (84.7%)	3 (0.7%)	37 (9.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	43	1318^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.2%		39	1389^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.5%	71	56.0	43.0	52.0	62.0	54.0	57.0	100.0	78.0	$12,287	$1,120	$11,166
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%)	46.4	1241^st of 2240 public elementary schools	44.6%		48.5	1145^th of 2258 public elementary schools	49.3%	96	51.0	58.0	58.0	65.0	72.0	48.0	100.0	54.0	$10,187	$1,193	$8,993
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%)	43.9	1299^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.0%		48.5	1147^th of 2258 public elementary schools	49.2%	152	53.0	57.0	58.0	66.0	63.0	45.0	92.0	54.0	$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%)	40.9	1378^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.5%		49	1131^st of 2258 public elementary schools	49.9%	247	58.0	48.0	60.0	63.0	59.0	51.0		55.0	$11,860	$1,198	$10,662
Citrus Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3570 W Century Blvd	Citrus Springs	34433	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 344-4079	877	46	19.0	54.7%	625 (71.3%)	59 (6.7%)	128 (14.6%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (6.4%)	22.8	1850^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.4%		33.3	1547^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.5%	303	53.0	50.0	43.0	59.0	43.0	31.0	100.0	39.0	$9,294	$1,160	$8,134
Central Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	185 W Citrus Springs Blvd	Citrus Springs	34434	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 344-3833	801	44	18.1	52.9%	529 (66.0%)	60 (7.5%)	139 (17.4%)	12 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.4%)	20.8	1902^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.1%		38.1	1416^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.3%	486	47.0	50.0	50.0	49.0	48.0	23.0	100.0	36.0	$9,673	$1,063	$8,610

Frequently Asked Questions about Lecanto Primary School

What schools do graduates of Lecanto Primary School attend?

Students who attend Lecanto Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lecanto Middle School
High : Lecanto High School

Is Lecanto Primary School a good school?

Lecanto Primary School ranks 912^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lecanto Primary School in?

Citrus

How many students attend Lecanto Primary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 816 students attended Lecanto Primary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lecanto Primary School?

Students at Lecanto Primary School are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

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