RODNEY B. COX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

37615 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
DADE CITY, FL 33523

RBCES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is a public school located in Dade City, Florida, and is part of the District School Board of Pasco County. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive educational environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a community-focused institution, the school places an emphasis on inclusive learning and student engagement. By utilizing the resources provided through the Pasco County school system, Rodney B. Cox Elementary strives to create a safe and nurturing campus culture that encourages curiosity and collaboration. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current events, or registration details, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at [www.pasco.k12.fl.us](http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us).

428

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RODNEY B. COX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	239
Black	120
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Hispanic
239 (55.8 %)
Black
120 (28.0 %)
White
52 (12.1 %)
Two or More
16 (3.7 %)
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:	(352)524-5100
Website:	http://RBCES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 93

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 50