Serving 750 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richey 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 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richey Elementary School serves the west part of New Port Richey, FL, covering an area of approximately 7.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richey Elementary School's student population of 750 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richey 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 Richey Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#3170 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple & Gold
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richey Elementary School's ranking?
Richey Elementary School is ranked #3170 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Richey Elementary School often compared to?
Richey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James M. Marlowe Elementary School, Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Richey Elementary School?
750 students attend Richey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Richey Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richey Elementary School?
Richey Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richey Elementary School offer ?
Richey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richey Elementary School part of?
Richey Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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