Calusa Elementary School vs Dayspring Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calusa Elementary School
New Port Richey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Dayspring Academy
New Port Richey · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,259 students
| Measure | Calusa Elementary School New Port Richey, Florida | Dayspring Academy New Port Richey, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2020 of 2,187 | – |
| National rank | #36954 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 417 | 1,259 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 1,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 78% |
| city | New Port Richey | New Port Richey |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayspring Academy does better on math proficiency (78% vs 34%).
- •Dayspring Academy does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 38%).
- •Dayspring Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 65%).
- •Dayspring Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.4).
- •Dayspring Academy is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 417.
- •Calusa Elementary School is a public school while Dayspring Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Calusa Elementary School better than Dayspring Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Calusa Elementary School and Dayspring Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between New Port Richey and New Port Richey in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calusa Elementary School: 417. Dayspring Academy: 1,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calusa Elementary School and Dayspring Academy rank in Florida?
Calusa Elementary School is 2020th of 2,187 and Dayspring Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).