Citrus Elementary School vs Imagine at South Vero
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Citrus Elementary School
Vero Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
630 students
Imagine at South Vero
Vero Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
892 students
| Measure | Citrus Elementary School Vero Beach, Florida | Imagine at South Vero Vero Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1312 of 2,187 | #302 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #22060 of 50,301 | #4708 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 630 | 892 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 892 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| city | Vero Beach | Vero Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imagine at South Vero scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 54.4).
- •Imagine at South Vero does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Imagine at South Vero does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Imagine at South Vero does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.4% vs 64.9%).
- •Citrus Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.5).
- •Imagine at South Vero is the larger school with 892 students compared with 630.
- •Citrus Elementary School is a public school while Imagine at South Vero is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Citrus Elementary School better than Imagine at South Vero?
On the Success Index (US), Imagine at South Vero ranks higher (80.5 vs 54.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Citrus Elementary School and Imagine at South Vero?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Vero Beach and Vero Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citrus Elementary School: 630. Imagine at South Vero: 892. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citrus Elementary School and Imagine at South Vero rank in Florida?
Citrus Elementary School is 1312th of 2,187 and Imagine at South Vero is 302nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).