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Alexander Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5
1039th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools
Better than 54% of Florida elementary schools
Summary

Alexander Elementary School is a PK-5 public school in Tampa, FL, serving 579 students within the Hillsborough County School District, and it stands out as a strong, middle-performing school in a neighborhood with a wide range of academic outcomes.

Alexander Elementary’s most impressive feature is its exceptional math performance. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school outperformed both the district and state averages in every grade level tested, with 73% of 5th graders proficient in math. This is a remarkable achievement compared to nearby high-poverty schools like Twin Lakes Elementary School and Town & Country Elementary School, where less than 40% of 5th graders reach proficiency. The school also shows strong resilience in English Language Arts (ELA), matching or exceeding the district average in all grades after a dip the previous year. While its 5th-grade science scores (53%) still trail the state average (60%), they represent a significant improvement from the prior year. The school’s chronic absenteeism rate of 22.9% is notably lower than many of its neighbors, such as Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School (46.1%) and Mendenhall Elementary School (39.1%), indicating a more stable student body.

After a period of lower ratings, Alexander Elementary rebounded to a 3-star rating in the 2025-2026 school year, ranking in the 54th percentile statewide. This turnaround is especially notable given that 69.4% of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch—a poverty rate nearly identical to struggling schools like Oak Grove Elementary School (71.2%). Yet Alexander achieves far better academic results, demonstrating that demographic challenges do not have to dictate outcomes. The school spends $13,704 per student, which is higher than high-performing charters like Horizon Charter School Of Tampa ($8,250) but lower than struggling Town & Country Elementary ($16,931), suggesting efficient resource use. For parents, Alexander Elementary offers a compelling option: a school that is effectively bridging the achievement gap and providing a strong academic foundation, particularly in math, for its students.

579
Students ?
15.0
Student/teacher ratio ?
$13,704
Per pupil spending ?
69.4%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 5602 N Lois Ave
       Tampa, FL  33614

(813) 872-5395

District: Hillsborough


Students who attend Alexander Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pierce Middle School
High:    Leto High School
Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.5%
White:
4.0%
African American:
2.9%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Rebounding — 42nd percentile in 2025 → 54th in 2026
Strengths
Ranking is rebounding — up to 54th (2026) from a 42nd-percentile low (2025)
Above the Florida median (54th percentile)
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school62%
District avg58%
Florida avg62%
1,039th of 2,240
Florida public elementary schools ?
Top 46%▼ down 9 pts since 2016
From top 38% (2016) to top 46% (2026)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
58th of 175Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough
45th of 70Hillsborough among Florida districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202654.11039 of 224053.6%★★★☆☆
202541.41310 of 225842.0%★★☆☆☆
202444.31236 of 225645.2%★★☆☆☆
202342.11279 of 224042.9%★★☆☆☆
202264.9741 of 221966.6%★★★☆☆
202163.8778 of 224765.4%★★★☆☆
201962.7781 of 218264.2%★★★☆☆
201857.9863 of 211859.3%★★★☆☆
201754.8935 of 211255.7%★★★☆☆
201661.7788 of 208762.2%★★★☆☆
201451.8993 of 206451.9%★★★☆☆
201353.6927 of 202954.3%★★★☆☆
201246.11082 of 198445.5%★★☆☆☆
201147.01123 of 198543.4%★★☆☆☆
201036.61302 of 191932.2%★★☆☆☆
200934.41311 of 184729.0%★☆☆☆☆
200843.51077 of 178939.8%★★☆☆☆
200743.51067 of 178640.3%★★☆☆☆
200636.31117 of 168833.8%★★☆☆☆
By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?
Math69%+5 vs state
English Language Arts59%~ state avg
Science53%-7 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander Elementary School

Students at Alexander Elementary School are 92% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% African American.

Alexander Elementary School ranks 1039th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2024-25 school year, 579 students attended Alexander Elementary School.

Students who attend Alexander Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pierce Middle School
High : Leto High School


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