Wesley Chapel Elementary School

Q: Is Wesley Chapel Elementary School a good school?

Wesley Chapel Elementary School ranks 895 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wesley Chapel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 828 students in grades PK-5 in Wesley Chapel, Florida, which is part of the Pasco School District. The school consistently performs above the district and state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in Math and Science, but has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates in recent years.

Academically, Wiregrass Elementary and Academy at the Farm are nearby schools, but Wesley Chapel Elementary outperforms them, with 70% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Math, compared to 48% for the Pasco district and 56% for the state. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 54% is also higher than the Pasco district (47%) and state (53%) averages. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has risen from 8.6% in 2019-2020 to 21.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average of 15-16% in recent years.

Another notable aspect of Wesley Chapel Elementary School is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (25.24%) and Asian (8.57%) students compared to nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.96%) than Wiregrass Elementary (25.62%) and Academy at the Farm (23.38%), suggesting a greater need for additional resources and support to address potential socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

30243 Wells Rd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

(813) 794-0100

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
895^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,624

Students who attend Wesley Chapel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
High:	Wesley Chapel High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 828

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.8%

Hispanic:

25.2%

Asian:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wesley Chapel Elementary School ranks better than 60.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 20^th among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.15. (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 (48.8%), Hispanic (25.2%), Asian (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wesley Chapel Elementary School is 17.3. 46 elementary schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wesley Chapel Elementary School employs 47.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wesley Chapel Elementary School is $8,624. 44 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wesley Chapel 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 Wesley Chapel Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	57.17	741^st	1688	56.1%
2007	54.20	867^th	1786	51.5%
2008	68.54	576^th	1789	67.8%
2009	72.41	473^rd	1847	74.4%
2010	72.10	518^th	1919	73.0%
2011	80.31	350^th	1985	82.4%
2012	83.45	281^st	1984	85.8%
2013	84.82	245^th	2029	87.9%
2014	73.49	495^th	2064	76.0%
2016	85.70	251^st	2087	88.0%
2017	77.76	431^st	2112	79.6%
2018	72.89	542^nd	2118	74.4%
2019	68.48	663^rd	2182	69.6%
2021	79.66	435^th	2247	80.6%
2022	72.53	577^th	2219	74.0%
2023	64.91	739^th	2240	67.0%
2024	58.15	895^th	2256	60.3%

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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 Wesley Chapel Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	619	62	22	111	2	n/a	n/a	0	816
2003	619	62	22	111	2	n/a	n/a	0	816
2004	802	86	35	169	2	n/a	n/a	0	1094
2005	918	85	53	263	1	n/a	n/a	0	1320
2006	679	74	36	196	5	n/a	n/a	0	990
2007	788	140	58	283	1	n/a	n/a	78	1348
2008	589	151	57	222	2	n/a	n/a	68	1089
2009	582	127	60	219	2	n/a	n/a	71	1061
2010	357	52	37	120	3	n/a	n/a	18	587
2011	344	57	42	117	2	1	16	0	579
2012	349	63	43	112	1	1	23	0	592
2013	360	66	48	119	0	2	22	0	617
2014	513	70	47	138	3	3	22	0	796
2015	482	81	49	168	4	4	26	0	814
2016	352	63	45	138	1	5	26	0	630
2017	318	73	44	147	2	5	30	0	619
2018	337	62	32	144	4	5	31	0	615
2019	340	58	32	162	6	3	45	0	646
2020	376	59	31	178	7	3	58	0	712
2021	338	43	31	144	7	1	46	0	610
2022	370	54	43	175	2	3	53	0	700
2023	404	70	71	209	3	2	69	0	828

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 Wesley Chapel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	816	39.0	20.9	30.8
2003	816	39.0	20.9	30.8
2004	1094	59.0	18.5	30.8
2005	1320	82.0	16.1	31.5
2006	990	66.0	15.0	33.5
2007	1348	75.0	18.0	34.1
2008	1089	78.0	14.0	32.2
2009	1061	85.7	13.4	42
2010	587	38.0	15.4	37.6
2011	579	43.4	13.3	37.3
2012	592	38.2	15.4	39.2
2013	617	39.0	15.8	38.2
2014	796	51.0	15.6	40.3
2015	814	54.0	15.0	49
2016	630	42.0	15.0	37.3
2017	619	51.0	12.1	40.7
2018	615	46.0	13.3	43.6
2019	646	43.9	14.6	40.6
2020	712	43.9	16.1	41.4
2021	610	44.7	13.6	36.1
2022	700	46.7	14.9	36.4
2023	828	47.7	17.3	37

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 Wesley Chapel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	816	39.0	20.9	30.8
2003	816	39.0	20.9	30.8
2004	1094	59.0	18.5	30.8
2005	1320	82.0	16.1	31.5
2006	990	66.0	15.0	33.5
2007	1348	75.0	18.0	34.1
2008	1089	78.0	14.0	32.2
2009	1061	85.7	13.4	42
2010	587	38.0	15.4	37.6
2011	579	43.4	13.3	37.3
2012	592	38.2	15.4	39.2
2013	617	39.0	15.8	38.2
2014	796	51.0	15.6	40.3
2015	814	54.0	15.0	49
2016	630	42.0	15.0	37.3
2017	619	51.0	12.1	40.7
2018	615	46.0	13.3	43.6
2019	646	43.9	14.6	40.6
2020	712	43.9	16.1	41.4
2021	610	44.7	13.6	36.1
2022	700	46.7	14.9	36.4
2023	828	47.7	17.3	37

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 Wesley Chapel Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$361 (4.4%)	$7,925 (95.6%)	$8,286
2019	$401 (5.0%)	$7,580 (95.0%)	$7,981
2020	$396 (5.3%)	$7,138 (94.7%)	$7,535
2021	$797 (8.7%)	$8,389 (91.3%)	$9,186
2022	$1,261 (13.9%)	$7,793 (86.1%)	$9,054
2023	$1,334 (15.5%)	$7,290 (84.5%)	$8,624

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wesley Chapel Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 663^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 739^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wesley Chapel Elementary School)	69	72	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wesley Chapel Elementary School)	58	69	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wesley Chapel Elementary School)	68	64	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	59	57	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wesley Chapel Elementary School)	78	73	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	62	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wesley Chapel Elementary School)	63	59	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wesley Chapel Elementary School)	58	55	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	57	45	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Wesley Chapel Elementary School)	65	52	13%
5th Grade Science (Pasco)	53	49	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wesley Chapel Elementary School)	100	100
6th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	48	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	646	828	28.2%
African American	58	70	20.7%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	32	71	121.9%
Hispanic	162	209	29%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	340	404	18.8%
Two or More Races	45	69	53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.6%	37%	3.6%

Schools Near Wesley Chapel 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
Wesley Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	30243 Wells Rd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-0100	828	48	17.3	37.0%	404 (48.8%)	70 (8.5%)	209 (25.2%)	71 (8.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	69 (8.3%)	58.1	895^th of 2256 public elementary schools	60.3%		64.9	739^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.0%	156	50.0	50.0	58.0				54.0	64.0	70.0	100.0			54.0						$8,624	$1,334	$7,290
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel	Public, Charter	K-8	33347 Senior-54	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 355-0002	1,132	56	20.2	33.7%	431 (38.1%)	138 (12.2%)	426 (37.6%)	72 (6.4%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (4.9%)	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
Quail Hollow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7050 Quail Hollow Blvd	Zephyrhills	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-1000	543	33	16.3	60.6%	281 (51.7%)	54 (9.9%)	155 (28.5%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.7%)	31.4	1581^st of 2256 public elementary schools	29.9%		38.1	1383^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	38.3%	198	46.0	36.0	51.0				39.0	20.0	37.0	100.0			57.0						$10,431	$2,025	$8,406
Innovation Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7800 Avery Scope View	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 551-0202	780	42	18.5	39.5%	303 (38.8%)	115 (14.7%)	247 (31.7%)	49 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	62 (7.9%)	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
Watergrass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32750 Overpass Rd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-0600	865	48	18.1	40.7%	386 (44.6%)	114 (13.2%)	257 (29.7%)	27 (3.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (8.8%)	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
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	721	46	15.6	57.0%	271 (37.6%)	133 (18.4%)	230 (31.9%)	19 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	62 (8.6%)	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
Double Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	31500 Chancey Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-0400	847	50	16.9	30.6%	453 (53.5%)	85 (10.0%)	196 (23.1%)	66 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (5.3%)	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
Veterans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26940 Progress Pkwy	Wesley Chapel	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-1400	706	43	16.5	43.8%	381 (54.0%)	65 (9.2%)	183 (25.9%)	22 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (7.5%)	56.1	943^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	58.2%		51.6	1057^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.8%	114	55.0	62.0	53.0				61.0	54.0	54.0	100.0			53.0						$8,377	$1,019	$7,358
Seven Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27633 Mystic Oak Blvd	Wesley Chapel	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-0700	677	41	16.5	31.0%	368 (54.4%)	57 (8.4%)	161 (23.8%)	39 (5.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (7.1%)	75.9	508^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.5%		75.4	502^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	77.6%	6	59.0	62.0	69.0				62.0	72.0	75.0	100.0			71.0						$9,603	$1,390	$8,213
Wiregrass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	29732 Wiregrass School Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-0700	964	61	15.8	25.6%	422 (43.8%)	79 (8.2%)	264 (27.4%)	133 (13.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (6.5%)	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 Wesley Chapel Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Wesley Chapel Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wesley Chapel Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
High : Wesley Chapel High School

How many students attend Wesley Chapel Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 828 students attended Wesley Chapel Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Wesley Chapel Elementary School?

Students at Wesley Chapel Elementary School are 49% White, 25% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Is Wesley Chapel Elementary School a good school?

Wesley Chapel Elementary School ranks 895^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Wesley Chapel Elementary School in?

Pasco

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