- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Richey, FL
Dayspring Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dayspring Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153004426Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayspring Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Port Richey · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayspring Academy has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayspring Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Port Richey, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Dayspring Academy grew from 872 students in 2022-23 to 943 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 120153004426 · Port Richey, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,259 enr · 21.7:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Dayspring Academy grew from 872 students in 2022-23 to 943 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dayspring Academy 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
Dayspring Academy
1,259 students
What this shows Dayspring Academy reports 1,259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dayspring Academy compares
Dayspring Academy is a growing 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,259 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,259
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Dayspring Academy is about as mixed as 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 Dayspring Academy 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dayspring Academy'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 (~1,259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dayspring Academy
How many students attend Dayspring Academy?
Dayspring Academy has 1,259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Richey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 872 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayspring Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayspring Academy is 21.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dayspring Academy?
40.1% of students at Dayspring Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayspring Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dayspring Academy is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Port Richey, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayspring Academy?
Dayspring Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Dayspring Academy rank among schools in Port Richey?
By Resource Investment Index, Dayspring Academy ranks #1 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 Dayspring Academy, 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.