What grades does FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the HERNANDO area.

Where is FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a urban school in HERNANDO, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 18.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in HERNANDO, FL?

Schools in HERNANDO include FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the HERNANDO area.

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FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

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HERNANDO, FL 34442

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Tue

High school open houseEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Wed

Middle school open houseEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Thu

Elementary school open house; K-8 open houseEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Mon

No school for students/teachersStaff DayDistrict-wide

Sep

Mon

School Board Awards & PresentationsEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Mon

Business MeetingEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

698

Student:Teacher

18.4:1

Locale

Suburban

District

CITRUS

Econ. Disadvantaged

61.8%

Phone

(352)527-1808

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

59%

65th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

55%

63th percentile in FL

Chronic Absenteeism

11.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

45 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1

Near average in FL

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

45.08

100% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,410

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,182

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,571

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 22%State 35%Local 43%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.4%

Below 150% poverty line

7.2%

Unemployment rate

10.8%

Uninsured residents

9.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,452

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,324

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

817 (35%)

Speech/Language Impairment

490 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

281 (12%)

Autism

253 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

205 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

86 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

665

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

High school open house

Event

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Middle school open house

Event

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Elementary school open house; K-8 open house

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in CITRUS. FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day; no school; holiday for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Citrus County School District	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Superintendent's WorkshopDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Final Millage & Final Budget HearingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	High school open houseDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Middle school open houseDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Elementary school open house; K-8 open houseDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	No school for students/teachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	School Board Awards & PresentationsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Business MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	End of first grading quarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Superintendent's WorkshopDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	No school for students/teachers due to conferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	School Board Awards & PresentationsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Business MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Staff professional learning day; no school for studentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide No School - Citrus County School District	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day - No school for students/teachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	Business MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	Superintendent's WorkshopDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	Organization Meeting (Election Year)District-wide	Event	—
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Citrus County School District	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break begins; no school for students/10- & 11-mo employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School - Citrus County School District	Break	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School - Citrus County School District	Break	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Thanksgiving Break begins; no school for students/10- & 11-mo employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break begins; no school for students/10- & 11-mo employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School - Citrus County School District	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break begins; no school for students/all employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving DayDistrict-wide No School - Citrus County School District	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break begins; no school for students/all employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School - Citrus County School District	Break	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Business MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	School Board Awards & PresentationsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Superintendent's WorkshopDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Modified instructional dayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Modified instructional day; end of second grading quarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Citrus County School District	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas DayDistrict-wide No School - Citrus County School District	Event	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sat, Dec 26, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's DayDistrict-wide No School - Citrus County School District	Event	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break begins; no school for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Optional teacher planning day; no school for studentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Teacher planning/school-based professional learning day; no school for studentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Students return from Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Citrus County School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; no school; holiday for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	Staff professional learning day; no school for studentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	No school for students/teachers due to conferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide No School - Citrus County School District	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day - no school; holiday for students/employeesDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of third grading quarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Sat, Mar 20, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Citrus County School District	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break - no school for students/10- & 11-mo employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Spring Break - no school for students/10- & 11-mo employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Spring Break - no school for students/10- & 11-mo employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Spring Break - no school for students/all employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break - no school for students/all employeesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Easter MondayDistrict-wide No School - Citrus County School District	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	No school for students/teachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Modified instructional dayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Modified instructional dayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Citrus County School District	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Modified instructional day; last day of school for students; end of fourth grading quarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - schools closedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—

Showing 74 events for the 2026-27 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 698 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in HERNANDO, FL.