CHESTER W. TAYLOR JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3638 MORRIS BRIDGE RD
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33543

CWTES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

654 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in Zephyrhills, Florida, serving students within the Pasco County School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. It follows the standard curriculum set by the district, emphasizing foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and science, while providing various resources to support diverse learning needs.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Zephyrhills community and strives to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere, Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or enrollment procedures, the district’s official website at www.pasco.k12.fl.us serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and educational resources.

654

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHESTER W. TAYLOR JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	163
Black	29
Asian	7
Two or More	33
American Indian	2

White
420 (64.2 %)
Hispanic
163 (24.9 %)
Two or More
33 (5.0 %)
Black
29 (4.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.1 %)
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)794-6900
Website:	http://CWTES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
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 57

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHESTER W. TAYLOR JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHESTER W. TAYLOR JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	334	51.1%
Male	320	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)