Sunray Elementary School

Summary:

Sunray Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Holiday, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 382. 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.

Sunray Elementary School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.7% to 45.7%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Trinity Oaks Elementary School, which has rates ranging from 15.1% to 41.7%. The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the Pasco District and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with only 26% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 53% in the district and 55% statewide. Additionally, Sunray Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.27% to 91.62%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Sunray Elementary School's performance is significantly lower than the nearby schools, both in terms of test scores and other key metrics. For example, Trinity Oaks Elementary School, which is only 3.58 miles away, has much higher test scores and a higher SchoolDigger ranking. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio, the reasons for its poor academic performance warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

4815 Sunray Dr
Holiday, FL 34690

(727) 774-9100

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
2188^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,327

Students who attend Sunray Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Paul R. Smith Middle School
High:	Anclote High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 431

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.3%

Hispanic:

29.9%

African American:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunray Elementary School ranks worse than 97% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 55^th among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.04. (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 (47.3%), Hispanic (29.9%), African American (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunray Elementary School is 15.3, which is the 15^th best among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Sunray Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunray Elementary School is $11,327, which is the 14^th highest among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sunray 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 Sunray Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	12.74	1522^nd	1688	9.8%
2007	23.76	1441^st	1786	19.3%
2008	25.79	1405^th	1789	21.5%
2009	15.82	1640^th	1847	11.2%
2010	30.94	1414^th	1919	26.3%
2011	34.47	1371^st	1985	30.9%
2012	33.17	1360^th	1984	31.5%
2013	27.89	1541^st	2029	24.1%
2014	29.79	1516^th	2064	26.6%
2016	25.54	1607^th	2087	23.0%
2017	25.55	1619^th	2112	23.3%
2018	29.59	1528^th	2118	27.9%
2019	23.59	1748^th	2182	19.9%
2021	13.76	2028^th	2247	9.7%
2022	12.36	2059^th	2219	7.2%
2023	14.57	2040^th	2240	8.9%
2024	8.04	2188^th	2256	3.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunray Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	636	23	8	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	699
2002	666	20	6	64	3	n/a	n/a	0	759
2003	666	20	6	64	3	n/a	n/a	0	759
2004	653	21	10	56	7	n/a	n/a	0	747
2005	687	22	14	62	5	n/a	n/a	0	790
2006	717	31	15	90	5	n/a	n/a	0	858
2007	651	46	17	108	2	n/a	n/a	40	864
2008	421	29	11	93	1	n/a	n/a	24	579
2009	380	20	14	80	2	n/a	n/a	34	530
2010	359	14	12	94	2	n/a	n/a	30	511
2011	364	27	14	102	2	0	33	0	542
2012	337	36	13	107	1	1	32	0	527
2013	307	54	14	117	0	1	35	0	528
2014	290	40	10	127	0	0	33	0	500
2015	272	56	8	138	2	0	40	0	516
2016	313	69	9	115	1	0	42	0	549
2017	281	63	11	137	1	2	46	0	541
2018	252	53	7	119	2	2	38	0	473
2019	256	55	8	100	5	3	29	0	456
2020	256	55	6	80	4	2	45	0	448
2021	210	39	5	69	1	1	36	0	361
2022	202	47	3	93	3	2	34	0	384
2023	195	39	7	97	0	1	43	0	382
2024	204	46	4	129	2	1	45	0	431

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunray Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	699	38.0	18.4	56.8
2002	759	44.0	17.3	56.7
2003	759	44.0	17.3	56.7
2004	747	44.0	17.0	71.1
2005	790	54.0	14.6	70.1
2006	858	53.0	16.2	69.7
2007	864	58.0	14.9	71.1
2008	579	43.0	13.5	72.1
2009	530	43.5	13.3	80.4
2010	511	41.0	12.4	82.7
2011	542	48.0	11.2	79.3
2012	527	47.0	11.2	84.3
2013	528	42.0	12.5	86
2014	500	37.0	13.5	81
2015	516	39.0	13.2	89.7
2016	549	37.0	14.8	85.6
2017	541	41.0	13.1	86.9
2018	473	39.0	12.1	89.9
2019	456	30.6	14.9	88.8
2020	448	30.6	14.6	89.3
2021	361	28.0	12.8	82.3
2022	384	24.0	16.0	89.1
2023	382	22.0	17.3	91.6
2024	431	28.0	15.3	75.6

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 Sunray Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	699	38.0	18.4	56.8
2002	759	44.0	17.3	56.7
2003	759	44.0	17.3	56.7
2004	747	44.0	17.0	71.1
2005	790	54.0	14.6	70.1
2006	858	53.0	16.2	69.7
2007	864	58.0	14.9	71.1
2008	579	43.0	13.5	72.1
2009	530	43.5	13.3	80.4
2010	511	41.0	12.4	82.7
2011	542	48.0	11.2	79.3
2012	527	47.0	11.2	84.3
2013	528	42.0	12.5	86
2014	500	37.0	13.5	81
2015	516	39.0	13.2	89.7
2016	549	37.0	14.8	85.6
2017	541	41.0	13.1	86.9
2018	473	39.0	12.1	89.9
2019	456	30.6	14.9	88.8
2020	448	30.6	14.6	89.3
2021	361	28.0	12.8	82.3
2022	384	24.0	16.0	89.1
2023	382	22.0	17.3	91.6
2024	431	28.0	15.3	75.6

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 Sunray Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,100 (11.1%)	$8,766 (88.9%)	$9,866
2019	$929 (10.1%)	$8,261 (89.9%)	$9,190
2020	$746 (8.0%)	$8,599 (92.0%)	$9,345
2021	$1,295 (11.3%)	$10,127 (88.7%)	$11,421
2022	$1,799 (17.2%)	$8,642 (82.8%)	$10,441
2023	$2,518 (22.2%)	$8,808 (77.8%)	$11,327

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunray Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1748^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2040^th of 2240 Elementary schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunray Elementary School)	39	37	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunray Elementary School)	40	17	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunray Elementary School)	48	36	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	59	57	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunray Elementary School)	64	29	35%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	62	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunray Elementary School)	29	28	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunray Elementary School)	40	28	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	57	45	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sunray Elementary School)	35	34	1%
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	456	382	16.2%
African American	55	39	29.1%
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	8	7	12.5%
Hispanic	100	97	3%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	256	195	23.8%
Two or More Races	29	43	48.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.8%	91.6%	2.8%

Schools Near Sunray 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
Sunray Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4815 Sunray Dr	Holiday	34690	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-9100	431	28	15.3	75.6%	204 (47.3%)	46 (10.7%)	129 (29.9%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (10.4%)	8	2188^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.0%		14.6	2040^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.9%	148	26.0	34.0	26.0				30.0	32.0	27.0			19.0				$11,327	$2,518	$8,808
Gulf Trace Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3303 Gulf Trace Blvd	Holiday	34691	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 246-3600	694	43	15.9	76.7%	345 (49.7%)	75 (10.8%)	200 (28.8%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	62 (8.9%)	18.9	1932^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	14.4%		17.8	1964^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.3%	32	41.0	37.0	32.0				32.0	36.0	26.0	95.0		43.0				$10,179	$1,927	$8,252
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
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
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
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
Gulfside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2329 Anclote Blvd	Holiday	34691	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-6000	419	27	15.7	82.3%	194 (46.3%)	58 (13.8%)	117 (27.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (11.0%)	19.3	1923^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	14.8%		22.5	1813^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.1%	110	39.0	22.0	47.0				40.0	22.0	40.0			44.0				$11,493	$2,195	$9,298
Tarpon Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Pine St	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 943-5500	472	34	13.8	79.9%	138 (29.2%)	137 (29.0%)	158 (33.5%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.4%)	42.6	1273^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	43.6%		52.6	1030^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.0%	243	70.0	46.0	42.0				38.0	59.0	48.0			49.0				$14,659	$2,393	$12,267
Seven Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8025 Mitchell Ranch Rd	New Port Richey	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-9600	510	31	16.5	62.7%	285 (55.9%)	35 (6.9%)	130 (25.5%)	14 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.6%)	29.8	1629^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.8%		31.1	1583^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	29.3%	46	36.0	53.0	47.0				35.0	56.0	32.0			43.0				$10,628	$1,998	$8,630
Trinity Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1827 Trinity Oaks Blvd	Trinity	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-0900	660	43	15.3	32.3%	478 (72.4%)	19 (2.9%)	114 (17.3%)	14 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.0%)	63	800^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.5%		58.6	874^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.0%	74	64.0	55.0	61.0				66.0	60.0	57.0	100.0		52.0				$8,902	$1,159	$7,743

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunray Elementary School

What district is Sunray Elementary School in?

Pasco

What is the racial makeup of Sunray Elementary School?

Students at Sunray Elementary School are 47% White, 30% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sunray Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended Sunray Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Sunray Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Paul R. Smith Middle School
High : Anclote High School

Is Sunray Elementary School a good school?

Sunray Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Florida elementary schools.

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