DEER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

8636 TROUBLE CREEK RD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653

DPES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

476 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deer Park Elementary School is a public school located in New Port Richey, Florida, serving students as part of the District School Board of Pasco County. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Pasco County school district, Deer Park aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for long-term success by building a strong foundation in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Deer Park Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school works closely with local families to promote an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. With its commitment to high educational standards and a focus on cultivating a safe, collaborative campus culture, Deer Park serves as a central hub for academic development within the New Port Richey community.

476

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	86
Black	21
Asian	2
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
324 (68.1 %)
Hispanic
86 (18.1 %)
Two or More
40 (8.4 %)
Black
21 (4.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
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)774-8900
Website:	http://DPES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 12

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DEER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DEER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	215	45.2%
Male	261	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)