Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deer Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Deer Park Elementary School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Deer Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Park Elementary School is 0.51, which is less 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
#1708 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
38%
Black
3%
21%
White
67%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pasco School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Park Elementary School's ranking?
Deer Park Elementary School is ranked #1708 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Deer Park Elementary School often compared to?
Deer Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cypress Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Deer Park Elementary School?
524 students attend Deer Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Deer Park Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Park Elementary School?
Deer Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deer Park Elementary School offer ?
Deer Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Park Elementary School part of?
Deer Park Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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