Citrus Elementary School vs Indian River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 5.4 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
Indian River Academy
Vero Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
| Measure | Citrus Elementary School Vero Beach, Florida | Indian River Academy Vero Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1312 of 2,187 | #1375 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #22060 of 50,301 | #23179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 630 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Vero Beach | Vero Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Citrus Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 52.8).
- •Citrus Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Indian River Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Indian River Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 64.9%).
- •Citrus Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.8).
- •Citrus Elementary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 444.
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 Indian River Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Citrus Elementary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 52.8 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 Indian River Academy?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Vero Beach and Vero Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citrus Elementary School: 630. Indian River Academy: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citrus Elementary School and Indian River Academy rank in Florida?
Citrus Elementary School is 1312th of 2,187 and Indian River Academy is 1375th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).