GULF HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

8019 GULF HIGHLANDS DR
PORT RICHEY, FL 34668

GHES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

689 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gulf Highlands Elementary School is a public school located in Port Richey, Florida, and is part of the District School Board of Pasco County. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success in higher grade levels. As part of the Pasco County school system, it follows the district’s core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is dedicated to building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Port Richey community to enhance the overall student experience. Through its official district website, the school maintains communication regarding academic resources, school events, and administrative information, ensuring that parents remain engaged in their child's educational journey. With its commitment to student achievement and community involvement, Gulf Highlands Elementary serves as a central hub for early childhood learning in the Pasco County area.

689

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GULF HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	215
Black	48
Asian	7
Two or More	71
American Indian	1

White
347 (50.4%)
Hispanic
215 (31.2%)
Two or More
71 (10.3%)
Black
48 (7.0%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCO
Phone:	(727)774-7700
Website:	http://GHES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	483
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GULF HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GULF HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	348	50.5%
Male	341	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)