- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Port Richey, FL
Richey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153001575
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richey Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #14 of 17
- schools in New Port Richey · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Richey Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richey Elementary School ranks #14 of 17 schools in New Port Richey, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120153001575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+117 students YoY
Richey Elementary School grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 767 in 2023-24 (+18.0%).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+117 students YoY 120153001575 · New Port Richey, FL Other · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 14.7:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Richey Elementary School grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 767 in 2023-24 (+18.0%). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 52.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Richey 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 750
Richey Elementary School
750 students
What this shows Richey Elementary School reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richey Elementary School compares
Richey 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 60% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 750 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Richey 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 Richey 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 Richey 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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richey Elementary School
How many students attend Richey Elementary School?
Richey Elementary School has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Port Richey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), up 117.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richey Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Richey Elementary School?
83.1% of students at Richey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richey Elementary School is White at 52.1% 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 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richey Elementary School?
Richey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richey Elementary School rank among schools in New Port Richey?
By Resource Investment Index, Richey Elementary School ranks #14 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 Richey 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.