Calusa Elementary School
Tel:
(727)774-3700
- Calusa Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Calusa Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Calusa Elementary School's student population of 522 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 522 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Calusa Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Calusa Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2850 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 32% |
| Black | 6% | 22% |
| White | 64% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pasco School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Calusa Elementary School is Fred K. Marchman Technical College (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Chasco Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- New Port Richey Adult Satellite West Grades: AE
0.1 miles
7825 Campus Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727)774-1700 0.1 AE n/a - New Port Richey Fred K. Marchman Technical College Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 46 students
0.1 miles
7825 Campus Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727)774-1700 0.1 9-12 46 - New Port Richey Ridgewood High Adult Education Grades: AE
0.1 miles
7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727)774-3900 0.1 AE n/a - New Port Richey Ridgewood High School Grades: 9-12 | 1064 students
0.1 miles
7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727)774-3900 0.1 9-12 1064 - New Port Richey Vocational Education Grades: AE
0.1 miles
7825 Campus Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727)774-1700 0.1 AE n/a
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