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Calusa Elementary School

7520 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Calusa 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 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Calusa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Calusa Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
473 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Calusa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calusa 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3062 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Calusa Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calusa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calusa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Calusa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Calusa Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Calusa Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Calusa Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Calusa Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Calusa Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Calusa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Calusa Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Calusa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Calusa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Calusa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calusa Elementary School's ranking?
Calusa Elementary School is ranked #3062 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Calusa Elementary School often compared to?
Calusa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cotee River Elementary School, Cypress Elementary School, Anclote Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Calusa Elementary School?
473 students attend Calusa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Calusa Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 Calusa Elementary School?
Calusa Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Calusa Elementary School offer ?
Calusa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Calusa Elementary School part of?
Calusa Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.

School Reviews
4   1/4/2021
Everyone was helpful and kind when I enrolled my son. We came from MI and felt welcomed.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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