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#1743 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 46% in state

Wesley Chapel Elementary School

Elementary School · Pasco · Wesley Chapel, FL

A Pasco elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

30243 WELLS RD, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

  • Math 72% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+11.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$10,009
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at Wesley Chapel Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency72%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 62% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2013
ELA
74%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wesley Chapel Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,835

Median home value

$363,000

Median rent

$2,196/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

82.3%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Faith Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–102.2 mi65Compare →
Quail Hollow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–52.3 mi569Compare →
Innovation Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.5K–82.5 mi1,169Compare →
Watergrass Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–52.6 mi939Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pasco

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#37 of 97
District spending per student
$10,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wesley Chapel Elementary School is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wesley Chapel Elementary School

Wesley Chapel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wesley Chapel, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 806 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,743 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wesley Chapel Elementary School

What grades does Wesley Chapel Elementary School serve?

Wesley Chapel Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Wesley Chapel Elementary School?

Wesley Chapel Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 806 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesley Chapel Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wesley Chapel Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wesley Chapel Elementary School rank in FL?

Wesley Chapel Elementary School ranks #1,743 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Wesley Chapel Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wesley Chapel Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Wesley Chapel Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wesley Chapel Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wesley Chapel Elementary School a charter school?

No, Wesley Chapel Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wesley Chapel Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Wesley Chapel Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wesley Chapel Elementary School?

33.7% of students at Wesley Chapel Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
806
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pasco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
Area population (ZIP 33545)
27,536
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
35.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33545; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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