Double Branch Elementary School

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Double Branch Elementary School ranks 1194 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Double Branch Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 847. 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.

Double Branch Elementary School has a relatively diverse student population, with 53.48% White, 10.04% African American, 23.14% Hispanic, 7.79% Asian, and 5.31% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to some nearby schools, such as Wesley Chapel Elementary (48.79% White) and Seven Oaks Elementary (54.36% White). However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.9% in 2019-2020 to 17.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages.

While Double Branch Elementary School's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, the school's proficiency rate in 5th grade Science (40%) is lower than the district (47%) and state (53%) averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from a high of 413 out of 2,029 Florida elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 1,194 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. When compared to nearby higher-performing schools like Seven Oaks Elementary and Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel, Double Branch Elementary School lags behind in both test scores and chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

31500 Chancey Rd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

(813) 346-0400

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
1194^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,126

Students who attend Double Branch Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 857

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.6%

Hispanic:

23.3%

African American:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Double Branch Elementary School ranks worse than 52.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 27^th among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.31. (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 (52.6%), Hispanic (23.3%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Double Branch Elementary School is 16. 30 elementary schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Double Branch Elementary School employs 53.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Double Branch Elementary School is $8,126. 51 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Double Branch 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 Double Branch Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	57.69	824^th	1847	55.4%
2010	60.63	798^th	1919	58.4%
2011	58.78	867^th	1985	56.3%
2012	71.74	544^th	1984	72.6%
2013	77.04	413^th	2029	79.6%
2014	62.35	757^th	2064	63.3%
2016	74.76	492^nd	2087	76.4%
2017	63.87	744^th	2112	64.8%
2018	64.98	726^th	2118	65.7%
2019	64.45	750^th	2182	65.6%
2021	68.74	667^th	2247	70.3%
2022	51.94	1019^th	2219	54.1%
2023	46.35	1180^th	2240	47.3%
2024	46.31	1194^th	2256	47.1%

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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 Double Branch Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	398	85	35	151	1	n/a	n/a	56	726
2009	431	72	44	154	1	n/a	n/a	67	769
2010	449	72	53	166	3	n/a	n/a	50	793
2011	418	72	48	219	0	2	41	0	800
2012	422	81	56	203	0	2	38	0	802
2013	434	100	61	195	0	2	43	0	835
2014	451	111	45	212	1	2	49	0	871
2015	444	114	40	222	1	6	42	0	869
2016	433	125	40	228	0	4	48	0	878
2017	391	97	33	214	0	4	39	0	778
2018	436	100	38	209	2	4	44	0	833
2019	384	93	38	190	1	3	42	0	751
2020	459	84	40	187	1	3	50	0	824
2021	413	79	51	184	1	1	46	0	775
2022	439	83	44	196	4	1	42	0	809
2023	453	85	66	196	1	1	45	0	847
2024	451	84	67	200	2	1	52	0	857

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 Double Branch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	726	44.0	16.5	24.3
2009	769	60.8	13.7	27.8
2010	793	53.0	14.9	29.2
2011	800	53.4	14.9	27
2012	802	56.4	14.1	32
2013	835	58.0	14.3	32
2014	871	57.0	15.2	28.2
2015	869	62.0	14.0	36.1
2016	878	60.0	14.6	34.2
2017	778	56.0	13.8	31.6
2018	833	55.0	15.1	29.2
2019	751	49.2	15.2	29.4
2020	824	53.4	15.4	29.2
2021	775	51.4	15.0	26.8
2022	809	46.8	17.2	31.4
2023	847	49.8	16.9	30.6
2024	857	53.2	16.0	25.4

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 Double Branch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	726	44.0	16.5	24.3
2009	769	60.8	13.7	27.8
2010	793	53.0	14.9	29.2
2011	800	53.4	14.9	27
2012	802	56.4	14.1	32
2013	835	58.0	14.3	32
2014	871	57.0	15.2	28.2
2015	869	62.0	14.0	36.1
2016	878	60.0	14.6	34.2
2017	778	56.0	13.8	31.6
2018	833	55.0	15.1	29.2
2019	751	49.2	15.2	29.4
2020	824	53.4	15.4	29.2
2021	775	51.4	15.0	26.8
2022	809	46.8	17.2	31.4
2023	847	49.8	16.9	30.6
2024	857	53.2	16.0	25.4

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 Double Branch Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$271 (4.1%)	$6,351 (95.9%)	$6,622
2019	$178 (2.4%)	$7,200 (97.6%)	$7,378
2020	$110 (1.6%)	$6,747 (98.4%)	$6,857
2021	$327 (4.3%)	$7,362 (95.7%)	$7,690
2022	$930 (11.7%)	$6,995 (88.3%)	$7,925
2023	$978 (12.0%)	$7,148 (88.0%)	$8,126

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Double Branch 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 750^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1180^th of 2240 Elementary schools	18.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Double Branch Elementary School)	68	60	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Double Branch Elementary School)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Double Branch Elementary School)	70	63	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	59	57	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Double Branch Elementary School)	68	52	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	62	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Double Branch Elementary School)	64	57	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Double Branch Elementary School)	58	45	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	57	45	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Double Branch Elementary School)	57	41	16%
5th Grade Science (Pasco)	53	49	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Double Branch 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	751	847	12.8%
African American	93	85	8.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	38	66	73.7%
Hispanic	190	196	3.2%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	384	453	18%
Two or More Races	42	45	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	30.6%	1.2%

Schools Near Double Branch 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sand Pine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	29040 County Line Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-1900	519	32	16.0	33.9%	236 (45.5%)	42 (8.1%)	148 (28.5%)	62 (11.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	64.8	757^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.4%		69.7	635^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.7%	122	60.0	56.0	61.0				63.0	41.0	74.0				62.0						$10,061	$1,283	$8,778
Wesley Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	30243 Wells Rd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-0100	806	50	16.1	33.7%	371 (46.0%)	58 (7.2%)	234 (29.0%)	70 (8.7%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	66 (8.2%)	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
Pride Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10310 Lions Den Dr	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5400	995	59	17.0	22.6%	216 (21.7%)	125 (12.6%)	109 (11.0%)	468 (47.0%)	20 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (5.7%)	89.7	189^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.6%		86.2	263^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	88.3%	74	82.0	75.0	70.0				91.0	77.0	73.0				74.0						$9,567	$1,764	$7,802
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	658	41	15.8	28.4%	367 (55.8%)	51 (7.8%)	149 (22.6%)	47 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.5%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Double Branch Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Double Branch Elementary School?

Students at Double Branch Elementary School are 53% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Double Branch Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 857 students attended Double Branch Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Double Branch Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Double Branch Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

What district is Double Branch Elementary School in?

Pasco

Is Double Branch Elementary School a good school?

Double Branch Elementary School ranks 1194^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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