Enrollment
209
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dayspring Jazz compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dayspring Jazz
Dayspring Jazz is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Port Richey, Florida, enrolling 209 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.9% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 209 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 125 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students) and Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students) alongside Dayspring Jazz.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dayspring Jazz compares
Dayspring Jazz on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco, which includes Dayspring Jazz.
$9,640
Per student
-14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~209 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dayspring Jazz a good school?
Dayspring Jazz earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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