Veterans Elementary School

Q: Is Veterans Elementary School a good school?

Veterans Elementary School ranks 943 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Veterans Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 706. 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.

Veterans Elementary School consistently outperforms the Pasco District and the state of Florida in various academic assessments, including FAST/English Language Arts, FAST/Math, and Statewide Science/Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 55% of 3rd graders, 62% of 4th graders, and 53% of 5th graders were proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to the district's 53%, 51%, and 50%, respectively, and the state's 55% for all three grades. However, the school has experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.4% in 2019-2020 to 19.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lake Myrtle Elementary, Pine View Elementary, and Wiregrass Elementary, Veterans Elementary School generally outperforms them in academic assessments. Additionally, Veterans Elementary School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students compared to some of the nearby schools. While the school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, its recent decline may be attributed to the increase in chronic absenteeism and the need to further improve academic performance in certain grade levels and subject areas.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

26940 Progress Pkwy
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

(813) 346-1400

District: Pasco

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,377

Students who attend Veterans Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cypress Creek Middle School
High:	Cypress Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 706

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.0%

Hispanic:

25.9%

African American:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Veterans Elementary School ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 22^nd among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.1. (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 (54%), Hispanic (25.9%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Veterans Elementary School is 16.5. 32 elementary schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Veterans Elementary School employs 42.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Veterans Elementary School is $8,377. 47 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Veterans 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 Veterans Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	70.00	575^th	1919	70.0%
2011	76.72	418^th	1985	78.9%
2012	81.60	314^th	1984	84.2%
2013	88.10	185^th	2029	90.9%
2014	87.01	220^th	2064	89.3%
2016	84.96	271^st	2087	87.0%
2017	85.09	262^nd	2112	87.6%
2018	83.53	331^st	2118	84.4%
2019	74.93	518^th	2182	76.3%
2021	70.67	630^th	2247	72.0%
2022	53.41	985^th	2219	55.6%
2023	51.64	1057^th	2240	52.8%
2024	56.10	943^rd	2256	58.2%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

50%

Reviews:

by a student
Wednesday, October 18, 2017

I loved going to this school. I am a junior and high school now and still remember the amazing teachers and staff there and how welcomed I felt there and what a positive learning environment they had. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

I had never had a problem with my daughter in any other school but this one. She was and A student until she came to this school. I'm happy that this is her last year. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Veterans Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	443	72	18	142	1	n/a	n/a	54	730
2010	498	67	20	150	2	n/a	n/a	39	776
2011	511	74	20	180	2	4	37	0	828
2012	470	92	18	177	3	1	54	0	815
2013	479	77	17	192	5	3	47	0	820
2014	504	74	17	181	3	3	45	0	827
2015	495	84	19	192	1	5	35	0	831
2016	487	61	23	194	5	5	39	0	814
2017	502	59	24	219	5	4	46	0	859
2018	475	73	26	211	4	4	34	0	827
2019	430	73	21	200	2	3	46	0	775
2020	405	68	22	185	2	2	50	0	734
2021	367	64	22	155	3	0	53	0	664
2022	375	55	22	161	2	1	53	0	669
2023	381	65	22	183	1	1	53	0	706

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 Veterans Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	730	53.2	14.9	32.8
2010	776	50.0	15.5	36.2
2011	828	57.6	14.3	36.1
2012	815	62.0	13.1	35.7
2013	820	55.0	14.9	37.8
2014	827	59.0	14.0	34.8
2015	831	56.0	14.8	38.4
2016	814	55.0	14.8	36.7
2017	859	56.0	15.3	37.1
2018	827	57.0	14.5	41.5
2019	775	52.2	14.8	37.4
2020	734	46.2	15.8	38.3
2021	664	41.8	15.8	37
2022	669	41.8	16.0	46.8
2023	706	42.6	16.5	43.8

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 Veterans Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	730	53.2	14.9	32.8
2010	776	50.0	15.5	36.2
2011	828	57.6	14.3	36.1
2012	815	62.0	13.1	35.7
2013	820	55.0	14.9	37.8
2014	827	59.0	14.0	34.8
2015	831	56.0	14.8	38.4
2016	814	55.0	14.8	36.7
2017	859	56.0	15.3	37.1
2018	827	57.0	14.5	41.5
2019	775	52.2	14.8	37.4
2020	734	46.2	15.8	38.3
2021	664	41.8	15.8	37
2022	669	41.8	16.0	46.8
2023	706	42.6	16.5	43.8

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 Veterans Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$240 (3.4%)	$6,752 (96.6%)	$6,992
2019	$263 (3.5%)	$7,321 (96.5%)	$7,583
2020	$146 (2.1%)	$6,780 (97.9%)	$6,926
2021	$310 (4.2%)	$7,027 (95.8%)	$7,337
2022	$1,090 (13.2%)	$7,147 (86.8%)	$8,238
2023	$1,019 (12.2%)	$7,358 (87.8%)	$8,377

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans 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 518^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1057^th of 2240 Elementary schools	23.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Elementary School)	79	53	26%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Veterans Elementary School)	87	63	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Elementary School)	60	60
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	59	57	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Elementary School)	70	57	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	62	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Elementary School)	65	54	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Elementary School)	67	45	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	57	45	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Veterans Elementary School)	63	48	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	775	706	8.9%
African American	73	65	11%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	21	22	4.8%
Hispanic	200	183	8.5%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	430	381	11.4%
Two or More Races	46	53	15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.4%	43.8%	6.3%

Schools Near Veterans 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
Pine View Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5333 Parkway Blvd	Land O Lakes	34639	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 794-0600	573	38	15.0	40.3%	344 (60.0%)	36 (6.3%)	140 (24.4%)	15 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	32 (5.6%)	57.2	920^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.2%		56.6	928^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.6%	8	64.0	59.0	57.0				74.0	49.0	42.0	100.0			49.0					$10,786	$1,417	$9,370
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
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
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	522	31	17.0	39.5%	234 (44.8%)	38 (7.3%)	158 (30.3%)	72 (13.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	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
Denham Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1422 Oak Grove Blvd	Lutz	33559	Hillsborough County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-1600	786	50	15.5	45.9%	318 (40.5%)	83 (10.6%)	266 (33.8%)	64 (8.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.4%)	61.4	834^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.0%		59.9	844^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.3%	10	54.0	58.0	63.0				58.0	60.0	61.0	100.0			54.0					$9,103	$1,118	$7,985
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
Turner-Bartels K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	9190 Imperial Oak Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 907-9066	1,442	93	15.5	43.3%	427 (29.6%)	315 (21.8%)	417 (28.9%)	174 (12.1%)	7 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	99 (6.9%)	60	858^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.0%		66.1	713^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.2%	145	64.0	50.0	66.0	53.0	54.0	46.0	63.0	56.0	66.0	59.0	18.0	53.0	58.0	42.0	77.0	89.0	80.0	$10,088	$1,736	$8,352

Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Veterans Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Cypress Creek Middle School
High : Cypress Creek High School

Is Veterans Elementary School a good school?

Veterans Elementary School ranks 943^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Veterans Elementary School?

Students at Veterans Elementary School are 54% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Veterans Elementary School in?

Pasco

How many students attend Veterans Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 706 students attended Veterans Elementary School.

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