Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rodney B. Cox 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rodney B. Cox Elementary School serves the eastern part of Dade City, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rodney B. Cox 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 Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#3346 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
61%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
22%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rodney B. Cox Elementary School's ranking?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is ranked #3346 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Rodney B. Cox Elementary School often compared to?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lacoochee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Rodney B. Cox Elementary School?
399 students attend Rodney B. Cox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Rodney B. Cox Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rodney B. Cox Elementary School?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rodney B. Cox Elementary School offer ?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rodney B. Cox Elementary School part of?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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