SHADY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

18000 SHADY HILLS RD
SPRING HILL, FL 34610

SHES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

444 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Shady Hills Elementary School is a public school located in Spring Hill, Florida, serving students within the Pasco County School District. As a neighborhood institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development. By adhering to the broader educational standards set by the Pasco County school system, the faculty and staff work to provide a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for their future academic endeavors while addressing the diverse learning needs of the local community.

In addition to its core educational programming, Shady Hills Elementary serves as a vital hub for the Shady Hills area. The school focuses on building a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students to ensure a supportive and engaging atmosphere. Through its commitment to the district’s mission, the school strives to instill essential skills—such as critical thinking, literacy, and social-emotional growth—equipping its elementary-aged students with the foundational tools necessary for long-term success.

444

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHADY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	89
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	32

White
308 (69.4%)
Hispanic
89 (20.0%)
Two or More
32 (7.2%)
Black
13 (2.9%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	(772)774-4100
Website:	http://SHES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHADY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHADY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	49.1%
Male	226	50.9%

Elementary School K - 5th