Class Size Memo

Gretchen Rudolph‑Fladd, Ed.D Principal 

Megan Kraus Assistant Principal

37350 Florida Avenue • Dade City, FL 33525 • (352) 524‑5200 • https://pes.pasco.k12.fl.us/

Date: AUGUST 2025

To: PARENTS / GUARDIANS OF PES STUDENTS

From: PES ADMINISTRATION

Re: CLASS SIZE

In 2002, citizens approved an amendment to the Florida Constitution that set limits on the number of students in core classes (math, language arts, science, etc.) in the state’s public schools. The size limits for each classroom are:

  • 22 students in prekindergarten through grade 3
  • 26 students in grades 4 through 8
  • 26 students in grades 9 through 12

Continuous enrollment during the school year may cause us to take action to abide by the state mandate requirements. Please know there may come a time during the school year where we may have to add or move a teacher to a certain grade level which may result in your child being placed with a different teacher in order to meet these regulations.

We will be sure to exhaust all possible routes before displacing students. If this action cannot be avoided, you will be contacted immediately.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

The District School Board of Pasco County is System Accredited by Cognia.
Kurt S. Browning, Superintendent of Schools

School Information

Pasco Elementary
37350 Florida Avenue
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5200

Principal: Gretchen Rudolph-Fladd
School Hours: 8:40-2:50
Drop Off: 8:20 - 8:40 AM
Dismissal: 2:50 PM
Office Hours: 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM