- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wesley Chapel, FL
Wiregrass Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wiregrass Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153008542
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiregrass Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Wesley Chapel · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wiregrass Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiregrass Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Wesley Chapel, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Wiregrass Elementary School held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 120153008542 · Wesley Chapel, FL Other · MID · TRAD
957 enr · 15.9:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Wiregrass Elementary School held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wiregrass 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
Wiregrass Elementary School
957 students
What this shows Wiregrass Elementary School reports 957 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wiregrass Elementary School compares
Wiregrass 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 60% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 957 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
957
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 957 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Asian 14.4%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Wiregrass 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 Wiregrass Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Similar 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 Wiregrass 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 (~957 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wiregrass Elementary School
How many students attend Wiregrass Elementary School?
Wiregrass Elementary School has 957 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wesley Chapel, FL. CCD year-over-year: 964 (2022-23) → 1,000 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiregrass Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiregrass Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Wiregrass Elementary School?
21.0% of students at Wiregrass Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiregrass Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wiregrass Elementary School is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Wesley Chapel, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiregrass Elementary School?
Wiregrass Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Wiregrass Elementary School rank among schools in Wesley Chapel?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiregrass Elementary School ranks #8 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 Wiregrass 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.