MITTYE P. LOCKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4339 EVANS AVE
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652

MPLES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mittye P. Locke Elementary School is a public school located in New Port Richey, Florida, serving students within the District School Board of Pasco County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility.

As part of the Pasco County school system, Mittye P. Locke Elementary leverages district resources to provide varied instructional programs, including support for diverse learning needs and enrichment opportunities. The school places a high priority on parental involvement and community collaboration, viewing these partnerships as vital components of a child's success. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests, engage in critical thinking, and achieve their full potential.

491

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MITTYE P. LOCKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	147
Black	36
Two or More	40

White
268 (54.6 %)
Hispanic
147 (29.9 %)
Two or More
40 (8.1 %)
Black
36 (7.3 %)

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:	(727)774-3100
Website:	http://MPLES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 53

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MITTYE P. LOCKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MITTYE P. LOCKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	49.5%
Male	248	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)