Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School

Summary:

Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School is a public elementary school in Zephyrhills, Florida, serving 654 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.

While the school serves a diverse student population, it faces significant challenges. Chronic absenteeism rates have risen sharply, reaching 32.9% in 2022-2023, well above the district and state averages. Academically, the school consistently underperforms, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math lagging behind district and state levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 32% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 53% district-wide. The school's racial demographics have also shifted, with a decrease in White students and an increase in Hispanic students over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Union Park Charter Academy and Watergrass Elementary School, Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School generally underperforms in academic measures, including proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and science. These challenges, combined with the school's high percentage of students from low-income families, have contributed to its declining statewide ranking and rating, dropping from a 3-star school in 2016-2017 to a 0-star school in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3638 Morris Bridge Rd
Zephyrhills, FL 33543

(813) 794-6900

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
2131^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,025

Students who attend Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Raymond B. Stewart Middle School
High:	Zephyrhills High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 705

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.6%

Hispanic:

28.5%

African American:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School ranks worse than 94.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 50^th among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.8. (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 Racial makeup is: White (56.6%), Hispanic (28.5%), African American (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 8^th best among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School employs 48.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School is $10,025, which is the 30^th highest among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chester W. Taylor Junior 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 Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	22.68	1366^th	1688	19.1%
2007	29.13	1338^th	1786	25.1%
2008	31.84	1310^th	1789	26.8%
2009	30.11	1397^th	1847	24.4%
2010	30.15	1434^th	1919	25.3%
2011	26.12	1559^th	1985	21.5%
2012	21.85	1627^th	1984	18.0%
2013	22.58	1664^th	2029	18.0%
2014	26.14	1596^th	2064	22.7%
2016	43.87	1176^th	2087	43.7%
2017	57.82	869^th	2112	58.9%
2018	54.38	924^th	2118	56.4%
2019	46.37	1168^th	2182	46.5%
2021	19.95	1836^th	2247	18.3%
2022	22.17	1784^th	2219	19.6%
2023	19.31	1921^st	2240	14.2%
2024	10.80	2131^st	2256	5.5%

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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 Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	610	10	5	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	650
1999	673	12	3	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	717
2000	658	7	4	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	703
2001	716	8	4	44	4	n/a	n/a	0	776
2002	671	7	5	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	728
2003	671	7	5	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	728
2004	701	7	10	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
2005	714	15	6	59	1	n/a	n/a	0	795
2006	712	15	3	77	1	n/a	n/a	0	808
2007	667	26	8	80	3	n/a	n/a	46	830
2008	666	45	10	81	2	n/a	n/a	43	847
2009	511	18	2	46	1	n/a	n/a	30	608
2010	503	22	5	69	4	n/a	n/a	28	631
2011	443	16	1	71	2	0	21	0	554
2012	482	20	1	82	2	0	25	0	612
2013	420	10	1	107	4	0	31	0	573
2014	395	8	1	94	0	0	41	0	539
2015	411	11	1	93	0	0	37	0	553
2016	382	16	2	104	0	1	31	0	536
2017	383	14	3	120	0	0	28	0	548
2018	416	20	3	125	1	0	28	0	593
2019	442	24	2	116	1	0	25	0	610
2020	445	13	3	131	2	0	31	0	625
2021	419	13	2	129	1	0	33	0	597
2022	403	24	2	124	1	0	29	0	583
2023	420	29	7	163	2	0	33	0	654
2024	399	52	6	201	2	0	45	0	705

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 Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	650	36.0	18.1	44.3
1999	717	39.0	18.4	52.2
2000	703	42.0	16.7	55.6
2001	776	43.0	18.0	61.2
2002	728	47.0	15.5	62.1
2003	728	47.0	15.5	62.1
2004	779	48.0	16.2	63.9
2005	795	52.0	15.3	64.2
2006	808	52.0	15.5	55.7
2007	830	50.0	16.6	61
2008	847	58.0	14.6	62.4
2009	608	55.3	11.9	70.6
2010	631	46.0	13.7	76.9
2011	554	51.8	10.6	75.8
2012	612	41.8	14.6	82.8
2013	573	49.0	11.6	82.9
2014	539	44.0	12.2	80.3
2015	553	42.0	13.1	84.6
2016	536	39.0	13.7	80.8
2017	548	40.0	13.7	80.1
2018	593	43.0	13.7	85.7
2019	610	39.4	15.4	81.8
2020	625	42.4	14.7	80.8
2021	597	43.8	13.6	77.2
2022	583	41.8	13.9	81.1
2023	654	43.8	14.9	77.1
2024	705	48.8	14.4	65.5

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 Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	650	36.0	18.1	44.3
1999	717	39.0	18.4	52.2
2000	703	42.0	16.7	55.6
2001	776	43.0	18.0	61.2
2002	728	47.0	15.5	62.1
2003	728	47.0	15.5	62.1
2004	779	48.0	16.2	63.9
2005	795	52.0	15.3	64.2
2006	808	52.0	15.5	55.7
2007	830	50.0	16.6	61
2008	847	58.0	14.6	62.4
2009	608	55.3	11.9	70.6
2010	631	46.0	13.7	76.9
2011	554	51.8	10.6	75.8
2012	612	41.8	14.6	82.8
2013	573	49.0	11.6	82.9
2014	539	44.0	12.2	80.3
2015	553	42.0	13.1	84.6
2016	536	39.0	13.7	80.8
2017	548	40.0	13.7	80.1
2018	593	43.0	13.7	85.7
2019	610	39.4	15.4	81.8
2020	625	42.4	14.7	80.8
2021	597	43.8	13.6	77.2
2022	583	41.8	13.9	81.1
2023	654	43.8	14.9	77.1
2024	705	48.8	14.4	65.5

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 Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$786 (9.7%)	$7,310 (90.3%)	$8,096
2019	$871 (10.6%)	$7,311 (89.4%)	$8,182
2020	$755 (9.4%)	$7,307 (90.6%)	$8,062
2021	$1,158 (12.6%)	$7,998 (87.4%)	$9,156
2022	$2,033 (20.3%)	$7,974 (79.7%)	$10,007
2023	$2,137 (21.3%)	$7,888 (78.7%)	$10,025

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1168^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1921^st of 2240 Elementary schools	32.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School)	57	40	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School)	50	48	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School)	59	36	23%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	59	57	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School)	52	36	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	62	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School)	54	42	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School)	58	27	31%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	57	45	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School)	58	36	22%
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	610	654	7.2%
African American	24	29	20.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	2	7	250%
Hispanic	116	163	40.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	442	420	5%
Two or More Races	25	33	32%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.8%	77.1%	4.7%

Schools Near Chester W. Taylor Junior 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 Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3638 Morris Bridge Rd	Zephyrhills	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-6900	705	49	14.4	65.5%	399 (56.6%)	52 (7.4%)	201 (28.5%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.4%)	10.8	2131^st of 2256 public elementary schools	5.5%		19.3	1921^st of 2240 public elementary schools	14.2%	210	32.0	23.0	36.0				35.0	35.0	29.0				26.0						$10,025	$2,137	$7,888
New River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4710 River Glen Blvd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 346-0500	808	53	15.3	47.8%	275 (34.0%)	136 (16.8%)	285 (35.3%)	27 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	81 (10.0%)	23.2	1819^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.4%		26	1720^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.2%	99	42.0	38.0	49.0				45.0	28.0	37.0	77.0			32.0						$9,253	$1,719	$7,533
Union Park Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	32775 Oldwoods Ave	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 358-7306	762	46	16.5	22.8%	341 (44.8%)	106 (13.9%)	167 (21.9%)	126 (16.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.5%)	51.3	1065^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.8%		57	914^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.2%	151	63.0	58.0	63.0	60.0	73.0	70.0	54.0	48.0	27.0	73.0	38.0	69.0	47.0	53.0	88.0	100.0	88.0	82.0	$7,502	$300	$7,202
Double Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	31500 Chancey Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-0400	857	53	16.0	25.4%	451 (52.6%)	84 (9.8%)	200 (23.3%)	67 (7.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.1%)	46.3	1194^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.1%		46.3	1180^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.3%	14	55.0	54.0	49.0				69.0	46.0	44.0	100.0			40.0						$8,126	$978	$7,148
West Zephyrhills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	37900 14th Ave	Zephyrhills	33542	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-6300	621	40	15.6	76.7%	303 (48.8%)	90 (14.5%)	152 (24.5%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (11.1%)	10.9	2126^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.8%		13.1	2080^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.1%	46	37.0	29.0	34.0				32.0	32.0	20.0				30.0						$11,723	$2,682	$9,042
Watergrass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32750 Overpass Rd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-0600	939	58	16.1	32.8%	410 (43.7%)	131 (14.0%)	268 (28.5%)	30 (3.2%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	91 (9.7%)	50.3	1084^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.0%		52	1047^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.3%	37	46.0	57.0	56.0				51.0	55.0	56.0				54.0						$8,275	$1,446	$6,830
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	38203 Henry Dr	Zephyrhills	33542	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-6400	794	49	16.0	73.7%	407 (51.3%)	76 (9.6%)	237 (29.8%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (8.4%)	9.6	2161^st of 2256 public elementary schools	4.2%		13.2	2077^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.3%	84	28.0	34.0	29.0				28.0	33.0	24.0				29.0						$9,269	$1,973	$7,296
Innovation Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7800 Avery Scope View	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 551-0202	1,169	58	20.1	31.3%	410 (35.1%)	181 (15.5%)	394 (33.7%)	103 (8.8%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	73 (6.2%)	36.4	1450^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.7%		53.6	1002^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	55.3%	448	51.0	50.0	41.0	53.0	46.0	53.0	47.0	47.0	17.0	46.0	54.0	82.0	56.0	63.0	87.0	100.0	100.0	73.0	$7,524	$538	$6,987
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel	Public, Charter	K-8	33347 Senior-54	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 355-0002	1,259	66	19.0	36.0%	373 (29.6%)	155 (12.3%)	493 (39.2%)	153 (12.2%)	8 (0.6%)	4 (0.3%)	73 (5.8%)	79.3	431^st of 2256 public elementary schools	80.9%		68.7	650^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.0%	219	68.0	72.0	71.0	77.0	62.0	66.0	77.0	69.0	66.0	73.0	62.0	75.0	56.0	65.0	82.0			73.0	$8,635	$438	$8,197
Wiregrass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	29732 Wiregrass School Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-0700	1,000	61	16.2	22.0%	434 (43.4%)	72 (7.2%)	282 (28.2%)	131 (13.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (7.8%)	62.8	803^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	64.4%		66.7	699^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.8%	104	70.0	66.0	68.0				57.0	42.0	56.0	98.0			52.0						$8,331	$1,173	$7,157

Frequently Asked Questions about Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Raymond B. Stewart Middle School
High : Zephyrhills High School

What district is Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School in?

Pasco

Is Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School a good school?

Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.5% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 705 students attended Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School?

Students at Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School are 57% White, 29% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

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