Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cotee River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cotee River Elementary School serves the west part of New Port Richey, FL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 2.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cotee River Elementary School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cotee River Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotee River Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2355 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotee River Elementary School's ranking?
Cotee River Elementary School is ranked #2355 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cotee River Elementary School often compared to?
Cotee River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anclote Elementary School, Calusa Elementary School, Deer Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Cotee River Elementary School?
526 students attend Cotee River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cotee River Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cotee River Elementary School?
Cotee River Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cotee River Elementary School offer ?
Cotee River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cotee River Elementary School part of?
Cotee River Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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