Veterans Elementary School

Summary:

Veterans Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 706. 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.

Veterans Elementary School consistently outperforms the Pasco District and the state of Florida in various academic assessments, including FAST/English Language Arts, FAST/Math, and Statewide Science/Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 55% of 3rd graders, 62% of 4th graders, and 53% of 5th graders were proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to the district's 53%, 51%, and 50%, respectively, and the state's 55% for all three grades. However, the school has experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.4% in 2019-2020 to 19.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lake Myrtle Elementary, Pine View Elementary, and Wiregrass Elementary, Veterans Elementary School generally outperforms them in academic assessments. Additionally, Veterans Elementary School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students compared to some of the nearby schools. While the school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, its recent decline may be attributed to the increase in chronic absenteeism and the need to further improve academic performance in certain grade levels and subject areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 26940 Progress Pkwy
       Wesley Chapel, FL  33544


(813) 346-1400

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
943rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,377 Help


Students who attend Veterans Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cypress Creek Middle School
High:    Cypress Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  706

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.0%
Hispanic:
25.9%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Veterans Elementary School ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 22nd among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54%), Hispanic (25.9%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Veterans Elementary School is 16.5. 32 elementary schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Veterans Elementary School employs 42.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Veterans Elementary School is $8,377. 47 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pasco:

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


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Rank History for Veterans Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 70.00 575th 1919 70.0%
2011 76.72 418th 1985 78.9%
2012 81.60 314th 1984 84.2%
2013 88.10 185th 2029 90.9%
2014 87.01 220th 2064 89.3%
2016 84.96 271st 2087 87.0%
2017 85.09 262nd 2112 87.6%
2018 83.53 331st 2118 84.4%
2019 74.93 518th 2182 76.3%
2021 70.67 630th 2247 72.0%
2022 53.41 985th 2219 55.6%
2023 51.64 1057th 2240 52.8%
2024 56.10 943rd 2256 58.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a student
Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Open Quote I loved going to this school. I am a junior and high school now and still remember the amazing teachers and staff there and how welcomed I felt there and what a positive learning environment they had. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Open Quote I had never had a problem with my daughter in any other school but this one. She was and A student until she came to this school. I'm happy that this is her last year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Veterans Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 443 72 18 142 1 n/a n/a 54 730
2010 498 67 20 150 2 n/a n/a 39 776
2011 511 74 20 180 2 4 37 0 828
2012 470 92 18 177 3 1 54 0 815
2013 479 77 17 192 5 3 47 0 820
2014 504 74 17 181 3 3 45 0 827
2015 495 84 19 192 1 5 35 0 831
2016 487 61 23 194 5 5 39 0 814
2017 502 59 24 219 5 4 46 0 859
2018 475 73 26 211 4 4 34 0 827
2019 430 73 21 200 2 3 46 0 775
2020 405 68 22 185 2 2 50 0 734
2021 367 64 22 155 3 0 53 0 664
2022 375 55 22 161 2 1 53 0 669
2023 381 65 22 183 1 1 53 0 706

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 Veterans Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 730 53.2 14.9 32.8
2010 776 50.0 15.5 36.2
2011 828 57.6 14.3 36.1
2012 815 62.0 13.1 35.7
2013 820 55.0 14.9 37.8
2014 827 59.0 14.0 34.8
2015 831 56.0 14.8 38.4
2016 814 55.0 14.8 36.7
2017 859 56.0 15.3 37.1
2018 827 57.0 14.5 41.5
2019 775 52.2 14.8 37.4
2020 734 46.2 15.8 38.3
2021 664 41.8 15.8 37
2022 669 41.8 16.0 46.8
2023 706 42.6 16.5 43.8

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 Veterans Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 730 53.2 14.9 32.8
2010 776 50.0 15.5 36.2
2011 828 57.6 14.3 36.1
2012 815 62.0 13.1 35.7
2013 820 55.0 14.9 37.8
2014 827 59.0 14.0 34.8
2015 831 56.0 14.8 38.4
2016 814 55.0 14.8 36.7
2017 859 56.0 15.3 37.1
2018 827 57.0 14.5 41.5
2019 775 52.2 14.8 37.4
2020 734 46.2 15.8 38.3
2021 664 41.8 15.8 37
2022 669 41.8 16.0 46.8
2023 706 42.6 16.5 43.8

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 Veterans Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $240 (3.4%) $6,752 (96.6%) $6,992
2019 $263 (3.5%) $7,321 (96.5%) $7,583
2020 $146 (2.1%) $6,780 (97.9%) $6,926
2021 $310 (4.2%) $7,027 (95.8%) $7,337
2022 $1,090 (13.2%) $7,147 (86.8%) $8,238
2023 $1,019 (12.2%) $7,358 (87.8%) $8,377

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans 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 518th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1057th of 2240 Elementary schools
 23.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Elementary School)7953
 26%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)6053
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Veterans Elementary School)8763
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)5952
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Elementary School)6060
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)5957
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Elementary School)7057
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)6256
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Elementary School)6554
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)5551
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Elementary School)6745
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)5745
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Veterans Elementary School)6348
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Pasco)5349
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students775706
 8.9%
African American7365
 11%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2122
 4.8%
Hispanic200183
 8.5%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White430381
 11.4%
Two or More Races4653
 15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%43.8%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Elementary School

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

Middle : Cypress Creek Middle School
High : Cypress Creek High School

Veterans Elementary School ranks 943rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Veterans Elementary School are 54% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 706 students attended Veterans Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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