COTEE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

7515 PLATHE RD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653

CRES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

526

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COTEE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	142
Black	43
Asian	5
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
284 (54.0%)
Hispanic
142 (27.0%)
Two or More
51 (9.7%)
Black
43 (8.2%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
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:	(727)774-3000
Website:	http://CRES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 23

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COTEE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COTEE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	51.3%
Male	256	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)