- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zephyrhills, FL
West Zephyrhills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Zephyrhills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153001567
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Zephyrhills Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Zephyrhills · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Zephyrhills Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Zephyrhills Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Zephyrhills, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
West Zephyrhills Elementary School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120153001567 · Zephyrhills, FL Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 15.6:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
West Zephyrhills Elementary School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Zephyrhills 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 625
West Zephyrhills Elementary School
625 students
What this shows West Zephyrhills Elementary School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Zephyrhills Elementary School compares
West Zephyrhills 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.8%
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
117
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, West Zephyrhills 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 West Zephyrhills 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 West Zephyrhills 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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Zephyrhills Elementary School
How many students attend West Zephyrhills Elementary School?
West Zephyrhills Elementary School has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zephyrhills, FL. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Zephyrhills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Zephyrhills Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 West Zephyrhills Elementary School?
74.3% of students at West Zephyrhills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Zephyrhills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Zephyrhills Elementary School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Zephyrhills, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Zephyrhills Elementary School?
West Zephyrhills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 West Zephyrhills Elementary School rank among schools in Zephyrhills?
By Resource Investment Index, West Zephyrhills Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Zephyrhills, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Zephyrhills on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides West Zephyrhills 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.