Serving 964 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wiregrass Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 56% 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: 964 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Wiregrass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Wiregrass Elementary School's student population of 964 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
964 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Wiregrass Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wiregrass Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1017 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Wiregrass Elementary School is ranked #1017 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wiregrass Elementary School often compared to?
Wiregrass 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wiregrass Elementary School?
964 students attend Wiregrass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wiregrass Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wiregrass Elementary School?
Wiregrass Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wiregrass Elementary School offer ?
Wiregrass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wiregrass Elementary School part of?
Wiregrass Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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