Central Ridge Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025-26)

185 W Citrus Springs Blvd
Dunnellon, FL 34434

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Top 50%

Serving 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).

The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 764 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
: Top 50% in FL
: 51% (Top 50%)
: 51% (Top 50%)
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Ridge Elementary School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Central Ridge Elementary School
Pre-K	46
Kind	89
1	132
2	113
3	138
4	135
5	111

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Total Students

764 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School
2023	723
2022	733
2021	724
2020	785
2019	785
2018	756
2017	756
2016	723
2015	770
2014	769
2013	779
2012	785
2011	748
2010	703
2009	695

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School
2023	47
2022	40
2021	47
2020	51
2019	51
2018	49
2017	49
2016	49
2015	48
2014	57
2013	55
2012	53
2011	56
2010	48
2009	47

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School Rankings

Central Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Central Ridge Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (FL)

#1692 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School
2023	#1692
2022	#1924
2021	#2201
2019	#1842
2018	#1396
2017	#778
2016	#485
2015	#651
2014	#341
2013	#595
2012	#361

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51%

52%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School	Florida	Citrus School District
2023	51%	52%	47%
2022	48%	52%	47%
2021	41%	48%	49%
2019	51%	59%	59%
2018	63%	58%	62%
2017	74%	57%	63%
2016	75%	54%	61%
2015	74%	53%	62%
2014	72%	59%	64%
2013	73%	58%	63%
2012	75%	57%	64%

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51%

52%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School	Florida	Citrus School District
2022	51%	52%	48%
2021	44%	52%	50%
2019	57%	56%	56%
2018	55%	55%	62%
2017	63%	54%	55%
2016	69%	52%	55%
2015	62%	53%	56%
2014	68%	58%	64%
2013	70%	58%	63%
2012	75%	57%	62%
2011	88%	62%	67%

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45-49%

52%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School	Florida	Citrus School District
2022	47%	52%	49%
2021	37%	51%	52%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School	Florida	Citrus School District
2023	15:1	17:1	17:1
2022	18:1	16:1	17:1
2021	15:1	16:1	17:1
2020	15:1	16:1	17:1
2019	15:1	16:1	17:1
2018	15:1	16:1	15:1
2017	15:1	15:1	15:1
2016	15:1	16:1	15:1
2015	16:1	16:1	15:1
2014	13:1	15:1	14:1
2013	14:1	15:1	14:1
2012	15:1	15:1	14:1
2011	13:1	15:1	14:1
2010	15:1	15:1	14:1
2009	15:1	14:1	13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School	Florida	Citrus School District
2023	1%	3%	2%
2022	1%	3%	2%
2021	1%	3%	3%
2020	1%	3%	2%
2019	1%	3%	2%
2018	1%	4%	2%
2017	1%	4%	2%
2016	2%	3%	1%
2015	2%	3%	1%
2014	3%	3%	2%
2013	3%	3%	3%
2012	2%	3%	2%
2011	3%	3%	2%
2010	5%	4%	3%
2009	4%	4%	3%

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Hispanic

13%

37%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School	Florida	Citrus School District
2023	12%	37%	11%
2022	10%	36%	10%
2021	10%	35%	9%
2020	9%	34%	8%
2019	9%	34%	8%
2018	11%	32%	8%
2017	11%	32%	8%
2016	13%	32%	8%
2015	12%	31%	8%
2014	12%	30%	8%
2013	11%	29%	7%
2012	12%	29%	7%
2011	12%	28%	7%
2010	12%	27%	8%
2009	10%	26%	6%

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Black

21%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School	Florida	Citrus School District
2023	7%	21%	4%
2022	5%	21%	5%
2021	4%	22%	4%
2020	5%	22%	5%
2019	5%	22%	5%
2018	5%	22%	5%
2017	5%	22%	5%
2016	4%	23%	5%
2015	5%	23%	5%
2014	5%	23%	5%
2013	5%	23%	5%
2012	5%	23%	5%
2011	6%	23%	5%
2010	7%	24%	6%
2009	8%	24%	5%

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White

72%

35%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School	Florida	Citrus School District
2023	73%	35%	77%
2022	78%	36%	78%
2021	78%	36%	79%
2020	79%	37%	80%
2019	79%	37%	80%
2018	77%	39%	81%
2017	77%	39%	81%
2016	75%	39%	82%
2015	76%	40%	82%
2014	76%	41%	82%
2013	77%	42%	82%
2012	76%	42%	82%
2011	74%	43%	82%
2010	73%	45%	82%
2009	78%	46%	85%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School	Florida	Citrus School District
2023	7%	4%	6%
2022	6%	4%	5%
2021	6%	4%	5%
2020	5%	4%	5%
2019	5%	4%	5%
2018	6%	3%	4%
2017	6%	3%	4%
2016	6%	3%	4%
2015	5%	3%	4%
2014	4%	3%	3%
2013	4%	3%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.46

0.70

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School	Florida	Citrus School District
2023	0.45	0.70	0.39
2022	0.38	0.70	0.37
2021	0.38	0.70	0.36
2020	0.37	0.70	0.35
2019	0.37	0.70	0.35
2018	0.39	0.70	0.33
2017	0.39	0.70	0.33
2016	0.42	0.70	0.32
2015	0.41	0.70	0.32
2014	0.41	0.69	0.33
2013	0.39	0.69	0.32
2012	0.41	0.69	0.32
2011	0.45	0.69	0.33
2010	0.46	0.69	0.31
2009	0.41	0.69	0.27

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

59%

47%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School	Florida	Citrus School District
2023	59%	49%	56%
2022	64%	50%	63%
2021	66%	50%	63%
2020	57%	50%	59%
2019	57%	50%	59%
2018	64%	53%	60%
2017	64%	53%	60%
2016	63%	48%	58%
2015	60%	53%	59%
2014	54%	52%	55%
2013	51%	51%	55%
2012	48%	50%	51%
2011	46%	49%	47%
2010	39%	45%	42%
2009	35%	40%	37%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Central Ridge Elementary School	Florida	Citrus School District
2023	5%	4%	4%
2022	6%	3%	7%
2021	6%	4%	6%
2020	5%	6%	6%
2019	5%	6%	6%
2018	3%	5%	4%
2017	3%	5%	4%
2016	2%	4%	3%
2015	4%	5%	4%
2014	7%	6%	9%
2013	9%	7%	9%
2012	7%	7%	8%
2011	5%	7%	8%
2010	8%	9%	9%
2009	9%	9%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Citrus School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Ridge Elementary School's ranking?

Central Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1692 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.

What schools are Central Ridge Elementary School often compared to?

Central Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Citrus Springs Elementary School, Forest Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Central Ridge Elementary School?

764 students attend Central Ridge Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Central Ridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Ridge Elementary School?

Central Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.

What grades does Central Ridge Elementary School offer ?

Central Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Central Ridge Elementary School part of?

Central Ridge Elementary School is part of Citrus School District.