Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chasco Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chasco Elementary School serves the western part of Port Richey, FL, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chasco Elementary School's student population of 612 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
Chasco Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chasco Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3354 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
41%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chasco Elementary School's ranking?
Chasco Elementary School is ranked #3354 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Chasco Elementary School often compared to?
Chasco Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Hollow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Chasco Elementary School?
612 students attend Chasco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Chasco Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chasco Elementary School?
Chasco Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chasco Elementary School offer ?
Chasco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chasco Elementary School part of?
Chasco Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
STUDENTS' LAST DAY
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
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