Serving 859 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Watergrass Elementary School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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: 859 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Watergrass Elementary School serves the eastern part of Wesley Chapel, FL, covering an area of approximately 11.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2 miles to the school's boundaries, which extend up to 3.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Watergrass Elementary School's student population of 859 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
859 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Watergrass Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watergrass Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1668 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watergrass Elementary School's ranking?
Watergrass Elementary School is ranked #1668 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Watergrass Elementary School often compared to?
Watergrass Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wesley Chapel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Watergrass Elementary School?
859 students attend Watergrass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Watergrass Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watergrass Elementary School?
Watergrass Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Watergrass Elementary School offer ?
Watergrass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Watergrass Elementary School part of?
Watergrass Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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