MOON LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

12019 TREE BREEZE DR
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34654

MLES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Moon Lake Elementary School, located in New Port Richey, Florida, is a public school serving students within the District School Board of Pasco County. Situated in a suburban area, the school focuses on providing foundational education to its elementary-age population, emphasizing core academic standards, literacy, and social-emotional development. As part of the Pasco County school system, it follows the district’s broader curriculum goals, which prioritize student achievement, teacher collaboration, and the integration of technology in the classroom.

The school serves as a central hub for its local community, fostering an environment aimed at preparing students for middle school transitions through inclusive instruction and diverse extracurricular offerings. Like other schools in the district, Moon Lake Elementary emphasizes a safe and supportive learning atmosphere, encouraging family engagement and community involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. For families interested in specific programs, current faculty directories, or updated school policies, the district's official website provides comprehensive resources and contact information.

579

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOON LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	109
Black	36
Asian	7
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
391 (67.5 %)
Hispanic
109 (18.8 %)
Black
36 (6.2 %)
Two or More
32 (5.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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)774-4600
Website:	http://MLES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 32

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MOON LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MOON LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	46.1%
Male	312	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)