Lecanto Primary School

Q: Is Lecanto Primary School a good school?

Lecanto Primary School ranks 1100 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lecanto Primary School is a public elementary school serving around 820 students in grades PK-5 in Lecanto, Florida, which is part of the Citrus County School District. While the school has a higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, it maintains a relatively diverse student population. However, Lecanto Primary has seen concerning trends, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism and a decline in its statewide ranking.

Lecanto Primary School's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally on par with or slightly below the Citrus County and Florida state averages, but its 5th grade Science proficiency is lower than the district and state. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.56% to 70.52% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools. Despite these challenges, the district has increased per-student spending at Lecanto Primary, from $7,429 in 2019-2020 to $9,550 in 2022-2023, suggesting a focus on investing more resources into the school.

Compared to nearby schools like Floral City Elementary School, Citrus Springs Elementary School, and Central Ridge Elementary School, Lecanto Primary School has a higher percentage of white students but also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism and lower test scores in certain subjects. The school and district should focus on addressing these issues to improve student outcomes and ensure Lecanto Primary is providing a high-quality education for all its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3790 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461

(352) 746-2220

District: Citrus

SchoolDigger Rank:
1100^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,550

Students who attend Lecanto Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lecanto Middle School
High:	Lecanto High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 811

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

Hispanic:

12.2%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lecanto Primary School ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Citrus School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.53. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), Hispanic (12.2%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Citrus School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lecanto Primary School is 17.2. 6 elementary schools in the Citrus School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lecanto Primary School employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lecanto Primary School is $9,550, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Citrus School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lecanto Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Citrus:

SchoolDigger ranks Citrus 39^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lecanto Primary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	63.21	638^th	1688	62.2%
2007	70.03	531^st	1786	70.3%
2008	62.62	694^th	1789	61.2%
2009	62.89	714^th	1847	61.3%
2010	58.95	840^th	1919	56.2%
2011	65.26	725^th	1985	63.5%
2012	63.59	725^th	1984	63.5%
2013	65.92	665^th	2029	67.2%
2014	52.40	978^th	2064	52.6%
2016	74.22	509^th	2087	75.6%
2017	69.72	621^st	2112	70.6%
2018	56.00	894^th	2118	57.8%
2019	50.46	1068^th	2182	51.1%
2021	53.19	1021^st	2247	54.6%
2022	52.22	1012^th	2219	54.4%
2023	40.77	1312^th	2240	41.4%
2024	49.53	1100^th	2256	51.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lecanto Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	955	17	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	985
1989	1003	15	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	1027
1990	1051	16	11	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1086
1991	786	2	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	799
1992	831	3	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	843
1993	842	12	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	861
1994	834	7	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	850
1995	845	4	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	-1	855
1996	845	4	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	-1	855
1997	865	2	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	879
1998	869	5	2	18	7	n/a	n/a	0	901
1999	887	6	5	22	8	n/a	n/a	0	928
2000	940	5	5	26	12	n/a	n/a	0	988
2001	812	11	5	13	6	n/a	n/a	0	847
2002	797	10	6	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	831
2003	797	10	6	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	831
2004	823	12	9	19	5	n/a	n/a	0	868
2005	826	9	5	21	6	n/a	n/a	0	867
2006	788	10	4	20	3	n/a	n/a	0	825
2007	750	14	5	34	4	n/a	n/a	35	842
2008	793	11	5	41	4	n/a	n/a	44	898
2009	691	8	9	38	4	n/a	n/a	32	782
2010	661	26	15	50	6	n/a	n/a	24	782
2011	662	22	11	41	6	0	21	0	763
2012	647	9	11	53	3	1	21	0	745
2013	651	13	14	64	1	1	22	0	766
2014	669	9	12	56	1	2	16	0	765
2015	676	8	12	58	0	3	18	0	775
2016	679	7	11	52	1	1	21	0	772
2017	715	15	15	60	2	1	29	0	837
2018	632	11	12	67	3	0	37	0	762
2019	661	13	14	77	5	1	35	0	806
2020	644	22	13	80	3	1	39	0	802
2021	680	20	19	91	2	4	32	0	848
2022	635	22	14	94	2	3	33	0	803
2023	646	21	15	99	2	1	36	0	820
2024	640	13	12	99	3	1	43	0	811

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lecanto Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	985	58.0	16.9	32.2
1989	1027	62.0	16.5	34.3
1990	1086	65.0	16.7	34.5
1991	799	49.0	16.3	38.4
1992	843	50.0	16.8	37.2
1993	861	48.0	17.9	37.6
1994	850	49.0	17.3	38
1995	855	49.0	17.4	42.8
1996	855	49.0	17.4	42.8
1997	879	52.0	16.9	44.3
1998	901	52.0	17.3	34.3
1999	928	53.0	17.5	31.9
2000	988	55.0	18.0	49.7
2001	847	51.0	16.6	39.4
2002	831	55.0	15.1	44.8
2003	831	55.0	15.1	44.8
2004	868	57.0	15.2	50.1
2005	867	57.0	15.2	49.7
2006	825	60.0	13.8	44.4
2007	842	58.0	14.5	47.1
2008	898	59.5	15.1	48.4
2009	782	62.6	14.2	55.6
2010	782	54.0	14.4	60.3
2011	763	57.0	13.3	62.5
2012	745	53.5	13.9	66
2013	766	55.0	13.9	67.1
2014	765	53.0	14.4	68.9
2015	775	54.0	14.3	72.5
2016	772	52.0	14.8	71.1
2017	837	54.0	15.5	71.2
2018	762	47.0	16.2	71
2019	806	45.0	17.8	65.6
2020	802	48.5	16.5	66.1
2021	848	50.0	16.9	70.5
2022	803	48.6	16.5	70.4
2023	820	48.6	16.8	62.6
2024	811	47.0	17.2	57.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lecanto Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	985	58.0	16.9	32.2
1989	1027	62.0	16.5	34.3
1990	1086	65.0	16.7	34.5
1991	799	49.0	16.3	38.4
1992	843	50.0	16.8	37.2
1993	861	48.0	17.9	37.6
1994	850	49.0	17.3	38
1995	855	49.0	17.4	42.8
1996	855	49.0	17.4	42.8
1997	879	52.0	16.9	44.3
1998	901	52.0	17.3	34.3
1999	928	53.0	17.5	31.9
2000	988	55.0	18.0	49.7
2001	847	51.0	16.6	39.4
2002	831	55.0	15.1	44.8
2003	831	55.0	15.1	44.8
2004	868	57.0	15.2	50.1
2005	867	57.0	15.2	49.7
2006	825	60.0	13.8	44.4
2007	842	58.0	14.5	47.1
2008	898	59.5	15.1	48.4
2009	782	62.6	14.2	55.6
2010	782	54.0	14.4	60.3
2011	763	57.0	13.3	62.5
2012	745	53.5	13.9	66
2013	766	55.0	13.9	67.1
2014	765	53.0	14.4	68.9
2015	775	54.0	14.3	72.5
2016	772	52.0	14.8	71.1
2017	837	54.0	15.5	71.2
2018	762	47.0	16.2	71
2019	806	45.0	17.8	65.6
2020	802	48.5	16.5	66.1
2021	848	50.0	16.9	70.5
2022	803	48.6	16.5	70.4
2023	820	48.6	16.8	62.6
2024	811	47.0	17.2	57.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lecanto Primary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$755 (10.5%)	$6,430 (89.5%)	$7,185
2019	$639 (9.0%)	$6,481 (91.0%)	$7,120
2020	$779 (10.5%)	$6,650 (89.5%)	$7,429
2021	$972 (12.4%)	$6,837 (87.5%)	$7,810
2022	$1,768 (19.6%)	$7,233 (80.4%)	$9,001
2023	$1,881 (19.7%)	$7,669 (80.3%)	$9,550

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lecanto Primary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1068^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1312^th of 2240 Elementary schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lecanto Primary School)	64	59	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	61	48	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lecanto Primary School)	59	63	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	58	49	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lecanto Primary School)	50	43	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lecanto Primary School)	58	44	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	59	59
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lecanto Primary School)	55	59	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Citrus)	58	52	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lecanto Primary School)	56	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Citrus)	60	49	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lecanto Primary School)	58	32	26%
5th Grade Science (Citrus)	58	49	9%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	806	820	1.7%
African American	13	21	61.5%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	14	15	7.1%
Hispanic	77	99	28.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	661	646	2.3%
Two or More Races	35	36	2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.6%	62.6%	3.1%

Schools Near Lecanto Primary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	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	811	47	17.2	57.2%	640 (78.9%)	13 (1.6%)	99 (12.2%)	12 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.3%)	49.5	1100^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.2%		40.8	1312^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.4%	212	59.0	50.0	56.0	63.0	50.0	57.0	39.0	$9,550	$1,881	$7,669
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	645	37	17.3	62.3%	491 (76.1%)	18 (2.8%)	74 (11.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (8.8%)	66.3	714^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.4%		68.5	652^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	70.9%	62	60.0	60.0	62.0	70.0	71.0	54.0	53.0	$10,533	$1,975	$8,558
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	698	38	18.3	61.7%	451 (64.6%)	25 (3.6%)	143 (20.5%)	28 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (6.9%)	55.9	946^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.1%		56.6	935^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.3%	11	61.0	58.0	53.0	67.0	64.0	49.0	45.0	$10,486	$1,747	$8,739
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	667	39	17.0	65.5%	520 (78.0%)	26 (3.9%)	62 (9.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (8.4%)	40.3	1341^st of 2256 public elementary schools	40.6%		46.1	1185^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.1%	156	40.0	55.0	50.0	43.0	51.0	48.0	55.0	$10,830	$2,353	$8,477
Homosassa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10935 W Yulee Dr	Homosassa	34448	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 628-2953	387	28	14.0	69.5%	333 (86.0%)	2 (0.5%)	36 (9.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	52.2	1041^st of 2256 public elementary schools	53.9%		64.6	746^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.7%	295	36.0	43.0	58.0	51.0	68.0	72.0	70.0	$12,302	$2,191	$10,110
Hernando Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2975 E Trailblazer Ln	Hernando	34442	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 726-1833	785	49	15.9	66.0%	585 (74.5%)	36 (4.6%)	99 (12.6%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.8%)	56.7	930^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.8%		61.1	815^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.6%	115	58.0	50.0	50.0	71.0	63.0	54.0	53.0	$10,193	$2,293	$7,901
Pleasant Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	630 Pleasant Grove Rd	Inverness	34452	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 637-4400	633	40	15.9	63.2%	497 (78.5%)	18 (2.8%)	66 (10.4%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.0%)	63	799^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.6%		59.9	842^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	62.4%	43	61.0	41.0	60.0	76.0	70.0	50.0	66.0	$11,251	$2,166	$9,085
Inverness Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	206 S Line Ave	Inverness	34452	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 726-2632	698	43	16.3	59.3%	547 (78.4%)	29 (4.2%)	69 (9.9%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (6.0%)	52.4	1035^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.1%		46.7	1171^st of 2240 public elementary schools	47.7%	136	63.0	50.0	46.0	70.0	64.0	42.0	47.0	$11,115	$2,043	$9,072
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	856	46	18.7	67.2%	600 (70.1%)	52 (6.1%)	129 (15.1%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	65 (7.6%)	39.4	1359^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.8%		42.1	1281^st of 2240 public elementary schools	42.8%	78	51.0	47.0	50.0	59.0	43.0	46.0	44.0	$9,667	$1,988	$7,680
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	764	42	18.1	59.3%	552 (72.3%)	47 (6.2%)	99 (13.0%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.9%)	39.1	1365^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.5%		51.7	1056^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.9%	309	48.0	49.0	56.0	56.0	39.0	48.0	43.0	$10,224	$2,045	$8,179

Frequently Asked Questions about Lecanto Primary School

How many students attend Lecanto Primary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 811 students attended Lecanto Primary School.

Is Lecanto Primary School a good school?

Lecanto Primary School ranks 1100^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

What is the racial makeup of Lecanto Primary School?

Students at Lecanto Primary School are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Lecanto Primary School in?

Citrus

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