PASCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

586 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pasco Elementary School, located in Dade City, Florida, is a public educational institution serving students within the District School Board of Pasco County. As a community-centered school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, social-emotional development, and student engagement. The school is deeply rooted in the historic Dade City area and works to maintain a strong connection with local families to support student success.

The school operates under the broader Pasco County Schools district framework, which prioritizes innovation, academic growth, and preparing students for middle school transitions. Through its website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and administrative updates. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive educational programs, Pasco Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student body while adhering to state-mandated benchmarks for excellence.

586

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PASCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	301
Black	89
Two or More	34

Hispanic
301 (51.4 %)
White
162 (27.6 %)
Black
89 (15.2 %)
Two or More
34 (5.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCO
Phone:	(352)524-5200
Website:	http://PES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 74