- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dade City, FL
East Pasco Education Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Pasco Education Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153003107
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Pasco Education Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Dade City · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Pasco Education Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Pasco Education Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Dade City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
East Pasco Education Academy shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120153003107 · Dade City, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 5.3:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
East Pasco Education Academy shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
East Pasco Education 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 80
East Pasco Education Academy
80 students
What this shows East Pasco Education Academy reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Pasco Education Academy compares
East Pasco Education Academy 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 | 5.3:1 | ▼ 70% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 61% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.3:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
5.3:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 80 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 102.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 226.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
White 30.0%
African American 27.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, East Pasco Education Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Pasco Education 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 | 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 East Pasco Education 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 (~80 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Pasco Education Academy
How many students attend East Pasco Education Academy?
East Pasco Education Academy has 80 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Dade City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Pasco Education Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Pasco Education Academy is 5.3:1, which is 70% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 66% 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 East Pasco Education Academy?
83.9% of students at East Pasco Education Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Pasco Education Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Pasco Education Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment, in Dade City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Pasco Education Academy?
East Pasco Education Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Pasco Education Academy rank among schools in Dade City?
By Resource Investment Index, East Pasco Education Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Dade City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dade City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides East Pasco Education 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.