Chasco Elementary School

Summary:

Chasco Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Port Richey, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 696. The school is part of the Pasco District, which is ranked 42 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Chasco Elementary School faces several key challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.7% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school also consistently underperforms compared to the Pasco District and Florida state averages in test scores, with only 34% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 53% and 55% for the district and state, respectively. Additionally, Chasco Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 86.64% in 2022-2023, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, Chasco Elementary School generally underperforms in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and school rankings. For example, Deer Park Elementary School, located just 0.56 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch, chronic absenteeism, and low test scores at Chasco Elementary School suggest that the school may be facing challenges related to socioeconomic factors, student engagement, and resource allocation, which will need to be addressed to improve the school's overall performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7906 Ridge Rd
Port Richey, FL 34668

(727) 774-1200

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
2025^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,889

Students who attend Chasco Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Chasco Middle School
High:	Fivay High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 696

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.3%

Hispanic:

32.6%

African American:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chasco Elementary School ranks worse than 89.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 45^th among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.35. (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 (47.3%), Hispanic (32.6%), African American (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chasco Elementary School is 15.7, which is the 25^th best among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Chasco Elementary School employs 44.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chasco Elementary School is $11,889, which is the 6^th highest among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chasco 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 Chasco Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	12.71	1523^rd	1688	9.8%
2007	27.34	1369^th	1786	23.3%
2008	33.93	1264^th	1789	29.3%
2009	31.52	1368^th	1847	25.9%
2010	27.49	1489^th	1919	22.4%
2011	23.69	1612^th	1985	18.8%
2012	22.14	1619^th	1984	18.4%
2013	32.56	1418^th	2029	30.1%
2014	29.69	1519^th	2064	26.4%
2016	19.95	1739^th	2087	16.7%
2017	23.61	1676^th	2112	20.6%
2018	13.66	1932^nd	2118	8.8%
2019	19.06	1863^rd	2182	14.6%
2021	13.38	2039^th	2247	9.3%
2022	10.66	2087^th	2219	5.9%
2023	9.08	2150^th	2240	4.0%
2024	15.35	2025^th	2256	10.2%

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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 Chasco Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	626	24	13	54	1	n/a	n/a	0	718
2002	740	28	9	81	1	n/a	n/a	0	859
2003	740	28	9	81	1	n/a	n/a	0	859
2004	784	37	11	95	3	n/a	n/a	0	930
2005	831	40	8	104	2	n/a	n/a	0	985
2006	876	37	12	128	0	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2007	467	25	12	107	0	n/a	n/a	34	645
2008	493	34	15	132	0	n/a	n/a	50	724
2009	457	34	8	118	2	n/a	n/a	49	668
2010	444	22	7	177	2	n/a	n/a	28	680
2011	428	33	5	175	6	0	19	0	666
2012	454	25	11	164	3	0	23	0	680
2013	471	26	9	172	3	0	29	0	710
2014	484	31	8	180	3	0	41	0	747
2015	447	29	10	168	3	1	38	0	696
2016	446	38	7	170	3	1	46	0	711
2017	431	55	8	210	1	1	47	0	753
2018	425	53	9	210	2	4	38	0	741
2019	372	49	12	216	1	3	34	0	687
2020	382	52	9	226	1	4	43	0	717
2021	369	53	9	215	0	3	45	0	694
2022	366	75	10	244	0	2	53	0	750
2023	329	76	7	227	1	3	53	0	696

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 Chasco Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	718	38.0	18.9	66.2
2002	859	54.0	15.9	68.6
2003	859	54.0	15.9	68.6
2004	930	60.0	15.5	73.8
2005	985	62.0	15.9	76.2
2006	1053	76.0	13.9	71.7
2007	645	49.0	13.2	73.2
2008	724	50.0	14.5	74.2
2009	668	56.4	12.8	81.1
2010	680	48.0	14.1	80.1
2011	666	58.4	11.4	78.8
2012	680	53.7	12.6	82.2
2013	710	54.0	13.1	81.3
2014	747	56.0	13.3	80.9
2015	696	61.0	11.4	84.5
2016	711	54.0	13.1	84.7
2017	753	50.0	15.0	81.1
2018	741	54.0	13.7	87
2019	687	51.3	13.3	85
2020	717	50.3	14.2	86.8
2021	694	50.3	13.7	80.3
2022	750	52.9	14.1	83.7
2023	696	44.3	15.7	86.6

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 Chasco Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	718	38.0	18.9	66.2
2002	859	54.0	15.9	68.6
2003	859	54.0	15.9	68.6
2004	930	60.0	15.5	73.8
2005	985	62.0	15.9	76.2
2006	1053	76.0	13.9	71.7
2007	645	49.0	13.2	73.2
2008	724	50.0	14.5	74.2
2009	668	56.4	12.8	81.1
2010	680	48.0	14.1	80.1
2011	666	58.4	11.4	78.8
2012	680	53.7	12.6	82.2
2013	710	54.0	13.1	81.3
2014	747	56.0	13.3	80.9
2015	696	61.0	11.4	84.5
2016	711	54.0	13.1	84.7
2017	753	50.0	15.0	81.1
2018	741	54.0	13.7	87
2019	687	51.3	13.3	85
2020	717	50.3	14.2	86.8
2021	694	50.3	13.7	80.3
2022	750	52.9	14.1	83.7
2023	696	44.3	15.7	86.6

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 Chasco Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,011 (12.0%)	$7,418 (88.0%)	$8,429
2019	$1,338 (14.4%)	$7,981 (85.6%)	$9,319
2020	$1,145 (12.7%)	$7,847 (87.3%)	$8,993
2021	$1,481 (14.9%)	$8,480 (85.1%)	$9,961
2022	$2,103 (21.1%)	$7,883 (78.9%)	$9,987
2023	$2,872 (24.2%)	$9,017 (75.8%)	$11,889

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chasco 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 1863^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2150^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chasco Elementary School)	43	30	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chasco Elementary School)	35	29	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chasco Elementary School)	37	22	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	59	57	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chasco Elementary School)	46	28	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	62	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chasco Elementary School)	37	36	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chasco Elementary School)	39	22	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	57	45	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Chasco Elementary School)	43	27	16%
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	687	696	1.3%
African American	49	76	55.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	12	7	41.7%
Hispanic	216	227	5.1%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	372	329	11.6%
Two or More Races	34	53	55.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85%	86.6%	1.6%

Schools Near Chasco 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 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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chasco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7906 Ridge Rd	Port Richey	34668	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-1200	696	44	15.7	86.6%	329 (47.3%)	76 (10.9%)	227 (32.6%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	53 (7.6%)	15.4	2025^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.2%		9.1	2150^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.0%	125	34.0	33.0	33.0			38.0	33.0	40.0			34.0		$11,889	$2,872	$9,017
Calusa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7520 Orchid Lake Rd	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-3700	473	28	16.6	85.4%	258 (54.5%)	41 (8.7%)	127 (26.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.9%)	11.2	2123^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	5.9%		8.2	2169^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.2%	46	36.0	35.0	25.0			38.0	29.0	27.0			27.0		$10,386	$2,004	$8,381
Fox Hollow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8309 Fox Hollow Dr	Port Richey	34668	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-7600	653	40	16.3	88.4%	337 (51.6%)	45 (6.9%)	213 (32.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	49 (7.5%)	8.7	2176^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.5%		5.3	2198^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.9%	22	31.0	31.0	33.0			23.0	34.0	20.0			25.0		$11,063	$3,101	$7,961
Dayspring Jazz	Public, Charter	K-5	7137 Jasmine Blvd	Port Richey	34668	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 296-0319	209	15	13.9	67.5%	136 (65.1%)	5 (2.4%)	50 (23.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.2%)	66.7	706^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.7%		83.6	323^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	85.6%	383	77.0	59.0	49.0			79.0	74.0	44.0			60.0		$8,126	$1,006	$7,120
Cypress Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10055 Sweet Bay Ct	New Port Richey	34654	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-4500	642	37	17.1	68.2%	467 (72.7%)	14 (2.2%)	98 (15.3%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.2%)	14.1	2059^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.7%		16.9	1986^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.3%	73	33.0	39.0	35.0			31.0	32.0	36.0			28.0		$10,055	$2,158	$7,896
Learning Lodge Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	10534 Little Rd	New Port Richey	34654	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	Yes	(727) 868-0067	261	18	14.5	67.4%	198 (75.9%)	10 (3.8%)	41 (15.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	63	798^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.6%		57.9	890^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.3%	92	65.0	58.0	55.0	40.0	55.0	77.0	70.0	40.0	80.0	82.0	55.0	45.0	$8,482	$765	$7,717
Richey Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6850 Adams St	New Port Richey	34652	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-3500	650	52	12.6	89.1%	363 (55.8%)	53 (8.2%)	180 (27.7%)	6 (0.9%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (6.3%)	4.1	2232^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	1.1%		9.3	2148^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.1%	84	26.0	24.0	15.0			18.0	26.0	21.0			16.0		$14,018	$3,302	$10,717
Cotee River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7515 Plathe Rd	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-3000	551	37	15.0	83.8%	314 (57.0%)	48 (8.7%)	130 (23.6%)	4 (0.7%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.9%)	15.7	2017^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.6%		25.5	1735^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.5%	282	32.0	36.0	35.0			28.0	31.0	31.0	80.0		36.0		$12,748	$2,889	$9,860
Schrader Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11041 Little Rd	New Port Richey	34654	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-5900	601	40	15.0	82.5%	348 (57.9%)	45 (7.5%)	160 (26.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.2%)	18.1	1955^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.3%		13.4	2073^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	7.5%	118	45.0	32.0	41.0			45.0	11.0	36.0			27.0		$10,458	$2,141	$8,316
Gulf Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8019 Gulf Highlands Dr	Port Richey	34668	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-7700	714	46	15.5	89.2%	399 (55.9%)	58 (8.1%)	183 (25.6%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (9.0%)	6.3	2210^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.0%		4.6	2205^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.6%	5	23.0	33.0	26.0			19.0	27.0	19.0			25.0		$10,513	$2,330	$8,184

Frequently Asked Questions about Chasco Elementary School

How many students attend Chasco Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 696 students attended Chasco Elementary School.

Is Chasco Elementary School a good school?

Chasco Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Chasco Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Chasco Middle School
High : Fivay High School

What district is Chasco Elementary School in?

Pasco

What is the racial makeup of Chasco Elementary School?

Students at Chasco Elementary School are 47% White, 33% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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