- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Port Richey, FL
Pepin Academies of Pasco County
Federal NCES profile for Pepin Academies of Pasco County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153008339Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pepin Academies of Pasco County earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools.
- #13 of 17
- schools in New Port Richey · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pepin Academies of Pasco County has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pepin Academies of Pasco County ranks #13 of 17 schools in New Port Richey, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120153008339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Pepin Academies of Pasco County shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120153008339 · New Port Richey, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
300 enr · 9.7:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Pepin Academies of Pasco County shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pepin Academies of Pasco County 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 300
Pepin Academies of Pasco County
300 students
What this shows Pepin Academies of Pasco County reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pepin Academies of Pasco County compares
Pepin Academies of Pasco County 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 46% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.7%
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
26
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Pepin Academies of Pasco County is about as mixed as 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 Pepin Academies of Pasco County 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 Pepin Academies of Pasco County'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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pepin Academies of Pasco County
How many students attend Pepin Academies of Pasco County?
Pepin Academies of Pasco County has 300 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in New Port Richey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pepin Academies of Pasco County?
The student-teacher ratio at Pepin Academies of Pasco County is 9.7:1, which is 46% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% 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 Pepin Academies of Pasco County?
57.7% of students at Pepin Academies of Pasco County are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pepin Academies of Pasco County?
The largest demographic group at Pepin Academies of Pasco County is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in New Port Richey, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pepin Academies of Pasco County?
Pepin Academies of Pasco County has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Pepin Academies of Pasco County rank among schools in New Port Richey?
By Resource Investment Index, Pepin Academies of Pasco County ranks #13 of 17 schools in New 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 New Port Richey on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Pepin Academies of Pasco County, 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.