CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

7520 ORCHID LAKE RD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653

CAES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

473 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Calusa Elementary School is a public elementary school located in New Port Richey, Florida, serving students as part of the Pasco County School District. Situated on Orchid Lake Road, the school operates within the broader mission of the district to provide a supportive and effective learning environment for children in the local community. The school focuses on foundational academic instruction while fostering a culture of student growth, community engagement, and character development tailored to elementary-aged learners.

As a part of the Pasco County school system, Calusa Elementary emphasizes the integration of state curriculum standards and utilizes the district’s comprehensive resources to support student success. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school events, academic calendars, and administrative policies through the official district website. The school strives to bridge the gap between home and classroom, ensuring that students receive the tools necessary to progress toward middle school and beyond.

473

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	127
Black	41
Asian	3
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
258 (54.5 %)
Hispanic
127 (26.8 %)
Two or More
42 (8.9 %)
Black
41 (8.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)774-3700
Website:	http://CAES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	231	48.8%
Male	242	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)