- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dade City, FL
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rodney B. Cox Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153001562
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Dade City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rodney B. Cox Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Dade City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 120153001562 · Dade City, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 15.3:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 399
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
399 students
What this shows Rodney B. Cox Elementary School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rodney B. Cox Elementary School compares
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 82% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.9%
African American 21.6%
White 13.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rodney B. Cox Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rodney B. Cox Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
How many students attend Rodney B. Cox Elementary School?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dade City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodney B. Cox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rodney B. Cox Elementary School?
94.4% of students at Rodney B. Cox Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rodney B. Cox Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Dade City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rodney B. Cox Elementary School?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rodney B. Cox Elementary School rank among schools in Dade City?
By Resource Investment Index, Rodney B. Cox Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Dade City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dade City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Rodney B. Cox Elementary School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.