- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dade City, FL
Pasco Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pasco Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153001564
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pasco Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Dade City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Florida
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pasco Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pasco Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Dade City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Pasco Elementary School grew from 586 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 120153001564 · Dade City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 20:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Pasco Elementary School grew from 586 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pasco 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 639
Pasco Elementary School
639 students
What this shows Pasco Elementary School reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pasco Elementary School compares
Pasco Elementary School 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
White 27.1%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Pasco 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 Pasco 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 Pasco 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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pasco Elementary School
How many students attend Pasco Elementary School?
Pasco Elementary School has 639 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dade City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasco Elementary School is 20:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pasco Elementary School?
79.9% of students at Pasco Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pasco Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pasco Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Dade City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pasco Elementary School?
Pasco Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Pasco Elementary School rank among schools in Dade City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pasco Elementary School ranks #6 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 Pasco 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.