- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wesley Chapel, FL
Sand Pine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sand Pine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153003476
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Pine Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Wesley Chapel · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Pine Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Pine Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Wesley Chapel, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Sand Pine Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120153003476 · Wesley Chapel, FL Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 16.7:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Sand Pine Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sand Pine 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 502
Sand Pine Elementary School
502 students
What this shows Sand Pine Elementary School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Pine Elementary School compares
Sand Pine Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Florida - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Asian 10.8%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Sand Pine 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 Sand Pine 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Pine 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Pine Elementary School
How many students attend Sand Pine Elementary School?
Sand Pine Elementary School has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wesley Chapel, FL. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Pine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Pine Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Sand Pine Elementary School?
32.6% of students at Sand Pine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Pine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sand Pine Elementary School is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Wesley Chapel, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Pine Elementary School?
Sand Pine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Sand Pine Elementary School rank among schools in Wesley Chapel?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Pine Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Wesley Chapel, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wesley Chapel on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Sand Pine 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.