WEST ZEPHYRHILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WZES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Zephyrhills Elementary School is a public primary school located in Zephyrhills, Florida, and is part of the District School Board of Pasco County. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment for children in their early formative years. The campus is situated on 14th Avenue and serves as a key educational hub for the families residing in this area of Pasco County.

As a member of the Pasco County school system, the institution aligns its curriculum with state standards and district-wide initiatives aimed at promoting student achievement and character development. The school emphasizes essential core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, while often incorporating programs to support social-emotional learning. Families looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures can utilize the district’s official website at www.pasco.k12.fl.us to stay connected with the school’s administration and faculty.

615

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST ZEPHYRHILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	164
Black	73
Asian	3
Two or More	65
American Indian	2

White
308 (50.1 %)
Hispanic
164 (26.7 %)
Black
73 (11.9 %)
Two or More
65 (10.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	(813)794-6300
Website:	http://WZES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 99

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WEST ZEPHYRHILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	101

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WEST ZEPHYRHILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	291	47.3%
Male	324	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)