Richey Elementary School

Summary:

Richey Elementary School is a public elementary school located in New Port Richey, Florida, serving around 650 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pasco District, which is ranked 42 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Richey Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.6% to 50.7% over the past few years, which is much higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the Pasco District and Florida state averages, with only 15-26% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 50-60% at the district and state levels. Additionally, Richey Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.55% to 89.08%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Richey Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, such as Dayspring Jazz and Athenian Academy Of Technology And The Arts, both public charter schools, the differences are notable. These nearby schools significantly outperform Richey Elementary in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and statewide rankings, suggesting that the school's challenges may be unique and not necessarily reflective of the broader district.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

6850 Adams St
New Port Richey, FL 34652

(727) 774-3500

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
2232^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,018

Students who attend Richey Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gulf Middle School
High:	Gulf High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 767

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.0%

Hispanic:

25.8%

African American:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richey Elementary School ranks worse than 98.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.1. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55%), Hispanic (25.8%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richey Elementary School is 14.6, which is the 10^th best among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Richey Elementary School employs 52.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richey Elementary School is $14,018, which is the 2^nd highest among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Richey Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pasco:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco 42^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Richey Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	36.44	1112^th	1688	34.1%
2007	29.72	1322^nd	1786	26.0%
2008	31.19	1323^rd	1789	26.0%
2009	28.94	1417^th	1847	23.3%
2010	25.37	1525^th	1919	20.5%
2011	30.29	1492^nd	1985	24.8%
2012	28.13	1494^th	1984	24.7%
2013	35.63	1339^th	2029	34.0%
2014	36.33	1350^th	2064	34.6%
2016	29.88	1516^th	2087	27.4%
2017	30.32	1497^th	2112	29.1%
2018	20.82	1769^th	2118	16.5%
2019	18.36	1880^th	2182	13.8%
2021	13.62	2032^nd	2247	9.6%
2022	9.73	2104^th	2219	5.2%
2023	9.25	2148^th	2240	4.1%
2024	4.10	2232^nd	2256	1.1%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Richey Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	786	8	33	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	834
1989	759	4	34	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	807
1990	772	2	31	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	818
1991	760	1	31	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	804
1992	787	1	17	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1993	818	2	15	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	847
1994	802	2	20	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	836
1995	704	16	6	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	757
1996	704	16	6	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	757
1997	792	24	13	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	862
1998	826	15	18	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	900
1999	812	27	13	40	5	n/a	n/a	0	897
2000	632	17	4	42	3	n/a	n/a	0	698
2001	548	11	6	60	6	n/a	n/a	0	631
2002	556	10	9	70	5	n/a	n/a	0	650
2003	556	10	9	70	5	n/a	n/a	0	650
2004	606	18	5	69	10	n/a	n/a	0	708
2005	604	20	7	68	6	n/a	n/a	0	705
2006	579	21	10	96	2	n/a	n/a	0	708
2007	549	26	9	88	2	n/a	n/a	45	719
2008	468	25	7	91	4	n/a	n/a	46	641
2009	472	22	3	96	1	n/a	n/a	41	635
2010	442	24	4	124	2	n/a	n/a	46	642
2011	411	30	6	127	1	3	36	0	614
2012	394	33	5	136	4	3	29	0	604
2013	393	24	4	176	1	2	31	0	631
2014	373	34	4	204	3	3	35	0	656
2015	366	36	7	186	1	2	42	0	640
2016	368	49	8	172	1	4	61	0	663
2017	386	57	11	168	1	2	49	0	674
2018	347	54	8	167	0	0	43	0	619
2019	386	64	4	175	3	0	45	0	677
2020	407	92	2	154	3	4	37	0	699
2021	337	70	1	136	5	3	43	0	595
2022	352	46	4	147	5	2	36	0	592
2023	363	53	6	180	5	2	41	0	650
2024	422	70	5	198	2	1	69	0	767

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	834	51.0	16.3	18.3
1989	807	54.0	14.9	18.1
1990	818	51.0	16.0	17.5
1991	804	47.0	17.1	18.4
1992	818	51.0	16.0	15.4
1993	847	52.0	16.3	17.5
1994	836	52.0	16.1	20
1995	757	42.0	18.0	58.9
1996	757	42.0	18.0	58.9
1997	862	52.0	16.6	57.4
1998	900	61.0	14.8	58.8
1999	897	61.0	14.7	58.8
2000	698	49.0	14.2	73.5
2001	631	50.0	12.6	74
2002	650	46.0	14.1	78.6
2003	650	46.0	14.1	78.6
2004	708	47.0	15.1	82.3
2005	705	55.0	12.8	76.5
2006	708	53.0	13.4	75.1
2007	719	53.0	13.6	81.3
2008	641	57.0	11.2	82.2
2009	635	55.4	12.5	87.7
2010	642	52.5	12.2	85.7
2011	614	66.9	9.1	83.9
2012	604	53.9	11.1	86.1
2013	631	49.0	12.8	87.8
2014	656	46.0	14.2	87.2
2015	640	52.0	12.3	87.8
2016	663	52.0	12.7	87.9
2017	674	61.0	11.0	89.2
2018	619	53.0	11.6	91.6
2019	677	45.6	14.8	88.9
2020	699	47.5	14.7	91.3
2021	595	52.5	11.3	85.5
2022	592	49.5	11.9	87.3
2023	650	51.5	12.6	89.1
2024	767	52.4	14.6	76.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	834	51.0	16.3	18.3
1989	807	54.0	14.9	18.1
1990	818	51.0	16.0	17.5
1991	804	47.0	17.1	18.4
1992	818	51.0	16.0	15.4
1993	847	52.0	16.3	17.5
1994	836	52.0	16.1	20
1995	757	42.0	18.0	58.9
1996	757	42.0	18.0	58.9
1997	862	52.0	16.6	57.4
1998	900	61.0	14.8	58.8
1999	897	61.0	14.7	58.8
2000	698	49.0	14.2	73.5
2001	631	50.0	12.6	74
2002	650	46.0	14.1	78.6
2003	650	46.0	14.1	78.6
2004	708	47.0	15.1	82.3
2005	705	55.0	12.8	76.5
2006	708	53.0	13.4	75.1
2007	719	53.0	13.6	81.3
2008	641	57.0	11.2	82.2
2009	635	55.4	12.5	87.7
2010	642	52.5	12.2	85.7
2011	614	66.9	9.1	83.9
2012	604	53.9	11.1	86.1
2013	631	49.0	12.8	87.8
2014	656	46.0	14.2	87.2
2015	640	52.0	12.3	87.8
2016	663	52.0	12.7	87.9
2017	674	61.0	11.0	89.2
2018	619	53.0	11.6	91.6
2019	677	45.6	14.8	88.9
2020	699	47.5	14.7	91.3
2021	595	52.5	11.3	85.5
2022	592	49.5	11.9	87.3
2023	650	51.5	12.6	89.1
2024	767	52.4	14.6	76.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richey Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,353 (13.3%)	$8,853 (86.7%)	$10,206
2019	$1,740 (16.7%)	$8,680 (83.3%)	$10,420
2020	$1,449 (14.1%)	$8,862 (85.9%)	$10,312
2021	$2,000 (15.0%)	$11,354 (85.0%)	$13,355
2022	$2,815 (19.9%)	$11,361 (80.1%)	$14,175
2023	$3,302 (23.6%)	$10,717 (76.5%)	$14,018

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richey Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1880^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2148^th of 2240 Elementary schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richey Elementary School)	47	25	22%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richey Elementary School)	41	32	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richey Elementary School)	40	27	13%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	59	57	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richey Elementary School)	45	30	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	62	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richey Elementary School)	38	30	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richey Elementary School)	31	21	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	57	45	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Richey Elementary School)	35	32	3%
5th Grade Science (Pasco)	53	49	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	677	650	4%
African American	64	53	17.2%
American Indian	3	5	66.7%
Asian	4	6	50%
Hispanic	175	180	2.9%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	386	363	6%
Two or More Races	45	41	8.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.9%	89.1%	0.2%

Schools Near Richey Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richey Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6850 Adams St	New Port Richey	34652	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-3500	767	52	14.6	76.9%	422 (55.0%)	70 (9.1%)	198 (25.8%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (9.0%)	4.1	2232^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	1.1%		9.3	2148^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.1%	84	26.0	24.0	15.0				18.0	26.0	21.0			16.0				$14,018	$3,302	$10,717
James M. Marlowe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5642 Cecelia Dr	New Port Richey	34652	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-8600	565	33	17.1	74.2%	306 (54.2%)	44 (7.8%)	174 (30.8%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.7%)	41.2	1306^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.1%		33.4	1509^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.6%	203	50.0	44.0	53.0				37.0	17.0	64.0			63.0				$12,240	$2,509	$9,730
Cotee River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7515 Plathe Rd	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-3000	559	40	14.1	72.1%	295 (52.8%)	59 (10.6%)	148 (26.5%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.1%)	15.7	2017^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.6%		25.5	1735^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.5%	282	32.0	36.0	35.0				28.0	31.0	31.0	80.0		36.0				$12,748	$2,889	$9,860
Calusa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7520 Orchid Lake Rd	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-3700	443	28	15.5	76.7%	231 (52.1%)	38 (8.6%)	122 (27.5%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (9.9%)	11.2	2123^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	5.9%		8.2	2169^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.2%	46	36.0	35.0	25.0				38.0	29.0	27.0			27.0				$10,386	$2,004	$8,381
Mittye P. Locke Early Learning Academy Prev Pk-5	Public	PK	4339 Evans Ave	New Port Richey	34652	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 246-5352	100	7	14.2	68.0%	57 (57.0%)	4 (4.0%)	31 (31.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.0%)								(n/a)																$11,784	$2,446	$9,339
Chasco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7906 Ridge Rd	Port Richey	34668	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-1200	636	49	12.9	78.5%	255 (40.1%)	73 (11.5%)	237 (37.3%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (9.4%)	15.4	2025^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.2%		9.1	2150^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.0%	125	34.0	33.0	33.0				38.0	33.0	40.0			34.0				$11,889	$2,872	$9,017
Anclote Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3610 Madison St	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-3200	559	33	16.9	74.6%	271 (48.5%)	42 (7.5%)	185 (33.1%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.1%)	14	2065^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.5%		22.1	1831^st of 2240 public elementary schools	18.3%	234	37.0	43.0	30.0				23.0	31.0	32.0			26.0				$10,810	$2,244	$8,566
Deer Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8636 Trouble Creek Rd	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-8900	491	37	13.3	51.9%	331 (67.4%)	16 (3.3%)	94 (19.1%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.4%)	38.5	1378^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.9%		49.1	1118^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.1%	260	51.0	50.0	49.0				49.0	29.0	51.0	100.0		46.0				$11,490	$1,803	$9,687
Dayspring Jazz	Public, Charter	K-5	7137 Jasmine Blvd	Port Richey	34668	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 296-0319	262	15	17.4	57.6%	172 (65.6%)	9 (3.4%)	65 (24.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	66.7	706^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.7%		83.6	323^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	85.6%	383	77.0	59.0	49.0				79.0	74.0	44.0			60.0				$8,126	$1,006	$7,120
Athenian Academy Of Technology And The Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	3118 Seven Springs Blvd	New Port Richey	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	Yes	(727) 372-0200	384	26	14.7	55.5%	239 (62.2%)	14 (3.6%)	104 (27.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.0%)	86.9	257^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.6%		86.1	264^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.2%	7	81.0	85.0	74.0	75.0	63.0	86.0	86.0	76.0	74.0	76.0	84.0	62.0	86.0	79.0	100.0	$9,172	$760	$8,412

Frequently Asked Questions about Richey Elementary School

Is Richey Elementary School a good school?

Richey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.1% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Richey Elementary School in?

Pasco

What is the racial makeup of Richey Elementary School?

Students at Richey Elementary School are 55% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Richey Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Richey Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gulf Middle School
High : Gulf High School

How many students attend Richey Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 767 students attended Richey Elementary School.

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