COTEE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COTEE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PASCO school district, located in NEW PORT RICHEY, FL with about 677 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, COTEE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

COTEE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 7515 Plathe Road in New Port Richey, Florida, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Pasco County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, student growth, and social development. As part of a larger district-wide network, the school follows the curriculum standards and educational initiatives set forth by the Florida Department of Education, ensuring that students receive a consistent and comprehensive elementary education.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic success, providing various resources and programs to help students meet their grade-level benchmarks. By utilizing the official Pasco County Schools digital portal, parents and guardians can access essential information regarding school calendars, educational policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Cotee River Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for middle school by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character-building, all within a nurturing environment aimed at student achievement.

For more information, contact COTEE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (727) 774-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7515 PLATHE RD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653-4521
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COTEE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEW PORT RICHEY, FL with about 677 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PASCO
Total Students:
677
Teachers:
56
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 677 students

White
66.6%
Hispanic/Latino
19.8%
Black or African American
6.9%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.