SAND PINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

29040 COUNTY LINE RD
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33543

(813)794-1900

SPES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

502 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sand Pine Elementary School, located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Pasco County School District. Situated in a rapidly growing suburban area, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes strong academic standards and personal development, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged students for long-term success through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative and social growth.

Beyond academics, Sand Pine is noted for its focus on community engagement and parental involvement, which are key pillars of the school's culture. The administration and faculty prioritize a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to demonstrate strong character traits and critical thinking skills. By maintaining a close connection with the Wesley Chapel community and leveraging resources from the Pasco County school system, Sand Pine Elementary strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

502

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAND PINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	152
Black	50
Asian	54
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
211 (42.0%)
Hispanic
152 (30.3%)
Asian
54 (10.8%)
Black
50 (10.0%)
Two or More
34 (6.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	(813)794-1900
Website:	http://SPES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 2

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 87