At a glance
Reported students
568
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
689
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School: 568 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 571
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Spring Hill. It is one of 110 current school records connected to Pasco. NCES reports 568 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.1%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.8%
- Hispanic21.1%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pasco
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Moon Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
567 reported students
Schrader Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
572 reported students
Lake Myrtle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
559 reported students
Quail Hollow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
559 reported students
Cypress Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
554 reported students
Anclote Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
543 reported students
Public schools near Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Hills Elementary School Elementary · Pasco | PK–05 | 444 | 3.2 mi |
| Suncoast Elementary School Elementary · Hernando | PK–05 | 967 | 4.4 mi |
| Moon Lake Elementary School Elementary · Pasco | PK–05 | 567 | 4.9 mi |
| Hudson Primary Academy Elementary · Pasco | PK–05 | 636 | 5.9 mi |
| Dayspring Angeline Elementary · Charter · Pasco | KG–08 | 312 | 6.4 mi |
| Deltona Elementary School Elementary · Hernando | PK–05 | 854 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School
What grades does Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School serve?
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pasco.
How many students attend Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School?
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School reported 568 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 571 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 568 students and 35.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pasco attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School in?
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School is part of Pasco, based in Land O Lakes, FL, which operates 110 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shady Hills Elementary School (3.2 mi), Suncoast Elementary School (4.4 mi), Moon Lake Elementary School (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.