- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Richey, FL
Dayspring Jazz
Federal NCES profile for Dayspring Jazz, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120153008965Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayspring Jazz earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Port Richey · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayspring Jazz has class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayspring Jazz ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Port Richey, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Dayspring Jazz grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+25.4%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 120153008965 · Port Richey, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
209 enr · 13.9:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Dayspring Jazz grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+25.4%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dayspring Jazz 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 209
Dayspring Jazz
209 students
What this shows Dayspring Jazz reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dayspring Jazz compares
Dayspring Jazz 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 83% | - | - |
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.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; 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
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Jazz 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 Dayspring Jazz'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 elementary 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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dayspring Jazz
How many students attend Dayspring Jazz?
Dayspring Jazz has 209 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Richey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayspring Jazz?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayspring Jazz 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 Dayspring Jazz?
56.9% of students at Dayspring Jazz are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayspring Jazz?
Dayspring Jazz has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dayspring Jazz rank among public schools in Port Richey?
By Resource Investment Index, Dayspring Jazz ranks #1 of 6 public 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 public schools in Port Richey on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Dayspring Jazz, 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.