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Sand Pine Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5
583rd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools
Better than 74% of Florida elementary schools
Summary

Sand Pine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wesley Chapel, FL, serving 502 students in grades PK-5 within the Pasco County School District. This small school has a strong track record, consistently earning high ratings and recently showing a promising rebound in state rankings, with standout performance in early literacy and science.

Sand Pine’s biggest strength is its exceptional 3rd-grade program. In the most recent school year, 80% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts and 78% in Math—outpacing every nearby school, including high-performing Pride Elementary (78% ELA) and Clark Elementary (71% ELA). The school also excels in 5th-grade science (67% proficiency), tying with several top competitors but significantly beating its closest neighbor, Wiregrass Elementary (55%). Another key differentiator is Sand Pine’s remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.7%, far better than the district (29.2%) and state (31.4%) averages, which signals a stable and supportive learning environment.

However, Sand Pine faces a persistent challenge with a "4th-grade math slump," where math proficiency drops sharply from 78% in 3rd grade to 64% in 4th grade—a pattern more pronounced than at competitors like Seven Oaks Elementary or Pride Elementary. While Sand Pine is a solid choice within Pasco, families near the county line may also consider top-rated Heritage Elementary in the Hillsborough district, which consistently outperforms Sand Pine across subjects. Overall, Sand Pine offers strong academics, high per-student spending ($11,743), and a small-school feel, making it a great option for families prioritizing early literacy and attendance.

502
Students ?
15.4
Student/teacher ratio ?
$11,743
Per pupil spending ?
27.9%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 29040 County Line Rd
       Wesley Chapel, FL  33543

(813) 794-1900

District: Pasco


Students who attend Sand Pine Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dr. John Long Middle School
High:    Wiregrass Ranch High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
42.0%
Hispanic:
30.3%
Asian:
10.8%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Florida average (71% vs 62% meeting standards)
✓Among the top-ranked schools in Pasco
✓Above the Florida median (74th percentile)
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2016
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school71%
District avg59%
Florida avg62%
583rd of 2,240
Florida public elementary schools ?
Top 26%▼ down 17 pts since 2016
From top 9% (2016) to top 26% (2026)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
14th of 56Elementary Schools in the Pasco
37th of 70Pasco among Florida districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202671.7583 of 224074.0%★★★★☆
202567.1714 of 225868.4%★★★☆☆
202464.8757 of 225666.4%★★★☆☆
202369.7635 of 224071.7%★★★★☆
202276.4494 of 221977.7%★★★★☆
202182.0378 of 224783.2%★★★★☆
201979.8411 of 218281.2%★★★★☆
201873.3530 of 211875.0%★★★★☆
201782.0331 of 211284.3%★★★★☆
201687.9195 of 208790.7%★★★★★
201483.8295 of 206485.7%★★★★☆
201382.8293 of 202985.6%★★★★☆
201268.6608 of 198469.4%★★★☆☆
201170.0595 of 198570.0%★★★★☆
201075.7415 of 191978.4%★★★★☆
200970.6520 of 184771.8%★★★★☆
200867.2605 of 178966.2%★★★☆☆
200765.1659 of 178663.1%★★★☆☆
200673.9438 of 168874.1%★★★★☆
By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?
English Language Arts73%+12 vs state
Math70%+6 vs state
Science67%+7 vs state

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In the 2024-25 school year, 502 students attended Sand Pine Elementary School.

Sand Pine Elementary School ranks 583rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sand Pine Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dr. John Long Middle School
High : Wiregrass Ranch High School

Students at Sand Pine Elementary School are 42% White, 30% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races.


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