- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Richey, FL
Chasco Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chasco Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153004421
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chasco Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Port Richey · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chasco Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chasco Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Port Richey, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Chasco Elementary School shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 120153004421 · Port Richey, FL Other · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 13.9:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Chasco Elementary School shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Chasco Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 612
Chasco Elementary School
612 students
What this shows Chasco Elementary School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chasco Elementary School compares
Chasco Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Florida - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Chasco Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chasco Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chasco Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chasco Elementary School
How many students attend Chasco Elementary School?
Chasco Elementary School has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Richey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chasco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chasco Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chasco Elementary School?
78.7% of students at Chasco Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chasco Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chasco Elementary School is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Port Richey, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chasco Elementary School?
Chasco Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chasco Elementary School rank among schools in Port Richey?
By Resource Investment Index, Chasco Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Port Richey, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Richey on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Chasco Elementary School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.