DAYSPRING ACADEMY

9732 LITTLE RD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34654

www.dayspringacademy.org

Charter School 1,259 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Dayspring Academy is a public charter school located in Port Richey, Florida, serving students within the Pasco County School District. As a charter institution, it operates with a specific mission to provide a distinct educational environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and individualized attention. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to prepare students for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state standards while maintaining a unique identity within the local educational landscape.

The school is dedicated to creating an engaging learning experience that encourages students to excel both academically and personally. By leveraging its partnership with the Pasco County school system, Dayspring Academy provides resources and opportunities that cater to a diverse student body, focusing on critical thinking and holistic growth. Its presence in the Timber Oaks area serves as an important educational hub for local families, prioritizing consistent communication and active involvement between educators, parents, and the surrounding community.

1,259

Total Students

83.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAYSPRING ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	817
Hispanic	297
Black	32
Asian	41
Two or More	65
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
817 (64.9%)
Hispanic
297 (23.6%)
Two or More
65 (5.2%)
Asian
41 (3.3%)
Black
32 (2.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCO
Phone:	(727)862-8600
Website:	http://www.dayspringacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 121

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 115

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 96

Grade 9 79

Grade 10 62