Lacoochee Elementary School

Q: Is Lacoochee Elementary School a good school?

Lacoochee Elementary School ranks 1503 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lacoochee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dade City, Florida, serving 286 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pasco District, which is ranked 42 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lacoochee Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.5% to 43.9% in recent years, which is much higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores are also lower than the Pasco District and Florida state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math 10-25 percentage points below the district and state. Additionally, Lacoochee has an exceptionally high percentage of students, ranging from 86.39% to 93.36%, receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools within the Pasco District, such as Centennial Elementary, Pasco Elementary, and Rodney B. Cox Elementary, Lacoochee consistently performs worse on test scores and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. The two charter schools in the area, Innovation Preparatory Academy and Academy at the Farm, generally outperform Lacoochee Elementary on these metrics, highlighting the potential impact of school choice and alternative educational models on student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

38815 Cummer Rd
Dade City, FL 33523

(352) 524-5600

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
1503^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,690

Students who attend Lacoochee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pasco Middle School
High:	Pasco High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 286

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.7%

White:

27.6%

African American:

24.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lacoochee Elementary School ranks worse than 66.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 32^nd among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.46. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lacoochee Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.7%), White (27.6%), African American (24.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lacoochee Elementary School is 15, which is the 11^th best among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Lacoochee Elementary School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lacoochee Elementary School is $13,690, which is the 3^rd highest among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lacoochee Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pasco:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco 42^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lacoochee Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	19.96	1407^th	1688	16.6%
2007	46.39	1010^th	1786	43.4%
2008	35.20	1242^nd	1789	30.6%
2009	30.88	1381^st	1847	25.2%
2010	20.78	1612^th	1919	16.0%
2011	9.29	1882^nd	1985	5.2%
2012	7.43	1913^th	1984	3.6%
2013	15.81	1824^th	2029	10.1%
2014	17.94	1803^rd	2064	12.6%
2016	13.29	1902^nd	2087	8.9%
2017	29.46	1517^th	2112	28.2%
2018	37.22	1367^th	2118	35.5%
2019	26.98	1662^nd	2182	23.8%
2021	30.26	1561^st	2247	30.5%
2022	28.02	1612^th	2219	27.4%
2023	23.06	1800^th	2240	19.6%
2024	34.46	1503^rd	2256	33.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lacoochee Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	344	143	0	84	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
1989	337	145	0	63	3	n/a	n/a	0	548
1990	324	148	0	75	2	n/a	n/a	0	549
1991	354	142	0	91	3	n/a	n/a	0	590
1992	300	128	1	62	3	n/a	n/a	0	494
1993	293	119	0	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
1994	317	110	0	94	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1995	323	116	1	122	2	n/a	n/a	0	564
1996	323	116	1	122	2	n/a	n/a	0	564
1997	307	113	1	140	4	n/a	n/a	0	565
1998	305	106	0	126	4	n/a	n/a	0	541
1999	282	124	0	130	2	n/a	n/a	0	538
2000	273	99	0	152	2	n/a	n/a	0	526
2001	271	98	0	164	2	n/a	n/a	0	535
2002	224	81	0	205	4	n/a	n/a	0	514
2003	224	81	0	205	4	n/a	n/a	0	514
2004	199	61	0	214	3	n/a	n/a	0	477
2005	176	60	2	203	3	n/a	n/a	0	444
2006	201	69	1	208	1	n/a	n/a	0	480
2007	171	61	1	186	1	n/a	n/a	25	445
2008	146	56	2	186	2	n/a	n/a	24	416
2009	147	64	2	193	1	n/a	n/a	28	435
2010	144	53	2	202	2	n/a	n/a	32	435
2011	152	49	1	223	1	0	25	0	451
2012	123	51	1	224	2	0	22	0	423
2013	115	54	1	216	1	0	21	0	408
2014	109	58	0	197	1	0	20	0	385
2015	118	63	0	198	2	0	19	0	400
2016	103	66	0	193	1	0	18	0	381
2017	93	62	0	177	1	0	16	0	349
2018	91	48	0	165	1	1	21	0	327
2019	93	53	0	149	1	1	22	0	319
2020	89	53	0	142	1	1	19	0	305
2021	90	63	0	129	2	1	9	0	294
2022	93	69	0	124	2	1	18	0	307
2023	79	70	1	122	1	1	12	0	286

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lacoochee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	571	37.0	15.4	76.4
1989	548	36.0	15.2	78.6
1990	549	37.0	14.8	73.6
1991	590	45.0	13.1	80.8
1992	494	42.0	11.7	74.3
1993	488	42.0	11.6	78.1
1994	521	39.0	13.4	83.7
1995	564	41.0	13.8	78.9
1996	564	41.0	13.8	78.9
1997	565	45.0	12.6	77
1998	541	45.0	12.0	74.9
1999	538	43.0	12.5	89.8
2000	526	39.0	13.5	85.6
2001	535	39.0	13.7	84.5
2002	514	34.0	15.1	86.8
2003	514	34.0	15.1	86.8
2004	477	35.0	13.6	92.5
2005	444	34.0	13.1	92.6
2006	480	36.0	13.3	83.5
2007	445	36.0	12.4	95.5
2008	416	34.0	12.2	94.4
2009	435	38.0	12.4	99
2010	435	32.0	13.5	101.2
2011	451	36.0	12.5	94
2012	423	42.0	10.0	95.5
2013	408	34.0	12.0	95.3
2014	385	34.0	11.3	95.3
2015	400	33.0	12.1	95.3
2016	381	33.0	11.5	97.4
2017	349	31.0	11.2	97.4
2018	327	26.0	12.5	97.9
2019	319	19.8	16.1	95.3
2020	305	22.4	13.6	93.4
2021	294	21.0	14.0	86.4
2022	307	19.0	16.1	87.6
2023	286	19.0	15.0	93.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lacoochee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	571	37.0	15.4	76.4
1989	548	36.0	15.2	78.6
1990	549	37.0	14.8	73.6
1991	590	45.0	13.1	80.8
1992	494	42.0	11.7	74.3
1993	488	42.0	11.6	78.1
1994	521	39.0	13.4	83.7
1995	564	41.0	13.8	78.9
1996	564	41.0	13.8	78.9
1997	565	45.0	12.6	77
1998	541	45.0	12.0	74.9
1999	538	43.0	12.5	89.8
2000	526	39.0	13.5	85.6
2001	535	39.0	13.7	84.5
2002	514	34.0	15.1	86.8
2003	514	34.0	15.1	86.8
2004	477	35.0	13.6	92.5
2005	444	34.0	13.1	92.6
2006	480	36.0	13.3	83.5
2007	445	36.0	12.4	95.5
2008	416	34.0	12.2	94.4
2009	435	38.0	12.4	99
2010	435	32.0	13.5	101.2
2011	451	36.0	12.5	94
2012	423	42.0	10.0	95.5
2013	408	34.0	12.0	95.3
2014	385	34.0	11.3	95.3
2015	400	33.0	12.1	95.3
2016	381	33.0	11.5	97.4
2017	349	31.0	11.2	97.4
2018	327	26.0	12.5	97.9
2019	319	19.8	16.1	95.3
2020	305	22.4	13.6	93.4
2021	294	21.0	14.0	86.4
2022	307	19.0	16.1	87.6
2023	286	19.0	15.0	93.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lacoochee Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,481 (13.0%)	$9,947 (87.0%)	$11,428
2019	$1,041 (10.0%)	$9,365 (90.0%)	$10,407
2020	$1,094 (10.1%)	$9,726 (89.9%)	$10,820
2021	$1,448 (12.0%)	$10,571 (88.0%)	$12,019
2022	$2,454 (19.5%)	$10,136 (80.5%)	$12,589
2023	$3,005 (22.0%)	$10,685 (78.0%)	$13,690

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lacoochee Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1662^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1800^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lacoochee Elementary School)	18	45	27%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lacoochee Elementary School)	49	45	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lacoochee Elementary School)	42	44	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	59	57	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lacoochee Elementary School)	69	51	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	62	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lacoochee Elementary School)	35	39	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lacoochee Elementary School)	55	41	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	57	45	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lacoochee Elementary School)	35	20	15%
5th Grade Science (Pasco)	53	49	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	319	286	10.3%
African American	53	70	32.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	149	122	18.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	93	79	15.1%
Two or More Races	22	12	45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.3%	93.4%	1.9%

Schools Near Lacoochee Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lacoochee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	38815 Cummer Rd	Dade City	33523	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 524-5600	286	19	15.0	93.4%	79 (27.6%)	70 (24.5%)	122 (42.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (4.2%)	34.5	1503^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	33.4%		23.1	1800^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.6%	297	52.0	28.0	51.0				52.0	52.0	47.0				41.0				$13,690	$3,005	$10,685
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	37615 Martin Luther King Blvd	Dade City	33523	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 524-5100	428	26	16.4	97.4%	52 (12.1%)	120 (28.0%)	239 (55.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	9.3	2167^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.9%		9.4	2144^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.3%	23	17.0	24.0	33.0				23.0	34.0	33.0				38.0				$14,253	$3,870	$10,383
Pasco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	37350 Florida Ave	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 524-5200	586	33	17.8	88.6%	162 (27.6%)	89 (15.2%)	301 (51.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.8%)	8.2	2185^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.1%		12.2	2100^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.3%	85	31.0	28.0	30.0				27.0	9.0	12.0	100.0			27.0				$10,552	$2,451	$8,101
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27151 Roper Rd	Brooksville	34602	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7045	737	49	15.0	73.1%	438 (59.4%)	84 (11.4%)	166 (22.5%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.6%)	35.9	1463^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	35.2%		31	1586^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.2%	123	48.0	38.0	45.0				65.0	37.0	36.0				51.0				$11,191	$2,163	$9,028
San Antonio Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	32416 Darby Rd	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 524-5300	573	36	15.9	49.7%	373 (65.1%)	31 (5.4%)	135 (23.6%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.9%)	33.6	1525^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.4%		47	1161^st of 2240 public elementary schools	48.2%	364	48.0	54.0	40.0				40.0	37.0	33.0	97.0			51.0				$10,121	$1,656	$8,465
Centennial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	38501 Centennial Rd	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 524-5000	611	40	15.4	70.5%	300 (49.1%)	54 (8.8%)	202 (33.1%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (7.4%)	31.2	1590^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.5%		45.3	1205^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.2%	385	54.0	46.0	40.0				49.0	36.0	37.0				47.0				$11,693	$2,505	$9,188
Academy At The Farm	Public, Charter	K-8	9500 Alex Lange Way	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 588-9737	650	46	14.1	23.4%	520 (80.0%)	12 (1.8%)	81 (12.5%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.8%)	87.8	230^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.8%		85.2	280^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.5%	50	80.0	75.0	78.0	70.0	71.0	74.0	88.0	72.0	86.0	77.0	81.0	93.0	75.0	80.0	100.0	85.0	$9,150	$808	$8,343
Webster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	349 S Market Blvd	Webster	33597	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 793-2828	748	39	19.1	67.6%	468 (62.6%)	63 (8.4%)	190 (25.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.1%)	47.3	1167^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.3%		55.8	954^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.4%	213	55.0	54.0	48.0				55.0	49.0	44.0				63.0				$11,774	$2,389	$9,385
Moton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7175 Emerson Rd	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7065	679	43	15.7	79.4%	318 (46.8%)	148 (21.8%)	142 (20.9%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (9.4%)	42.2	1286^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.0%		45.6	1197^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.6%	89	56.0	38.0	59.0				51.0	28.0	56.0				63.0				$10,946	$2,207	$8,738
Brooksville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	885 N Broad St	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7014	652	41	15.9	67.8%	430 (66.0%)	68 (10.4%)	107 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.2%)	35.2	1484^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.2%		46.4	1179^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.4%	305	51.0	49.0	33.0				60.0	63.0	31.0				35.0				$10,752	$1,963	$8,789

Frequently Asked Questions about Lacoochee Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Lacoochee Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lacoochee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pasco Middle School
High : Pasco High School

How many students attend Lacoochee Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Lacoochee Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lacoochee Elementary School?

Students at Lacoochee Elementary School are 43% Hispanic, 28% White, 24% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is Lacoochee Elementary School a good school?

Lacoochee Elementary School ranks 1503^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Lacoochee Elementary School in?

Pasco

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