Elementary Schools in Pasco

The Pasco school district in Florida is home to 59 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary greatly in their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, with some standout institutions like Starkey Ranch K-8 and Trinity Elementary School ranking among the top 10-15% of Florida elementary schools, while others like Woodland Elementary and Richey Elementary struggle with low proficiency rates.

The data reveals a clear correlation between higher socioeconomic status (as indicated by lower free/reduced lunch rates) and stronger academic performance. Charter schools like Starkey Ranch, Pinecrest Academy, and Countryside Montessori Academy generally outperform their traditional public school counterparts, even when serving similar student demographics. Schools with the highest chronic absenteeism rates also tend to have the lowest academic proficiency.

While the Pasco school district as a whole is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, individual schools range from 0 to 5 stars, highlighting the significant variation in performance even within the same district. Per-student spending does not necessarily correlate with academic outcomes, as some of the highest-performing schools have relatively average funding, while some of the lowest-performing schools have the highest per-student spending.