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Ballast Point Elementary School

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Ballast Point Elementary School ranks 505 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

505^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Ballast Point Elementary School is a mid-sized, high-performing PK-5 school in Tampa's South Tampa neighborhood, serving 408 students within the Hillsborough School District and consistently earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ballast Point stands out for its exceptional student engagement and efficient use of resources. Its chronic absenteeism rate is just 10.9%, dramatically lower than the district average of 31.3% and far better than nearby schools like Chiaramonte Elementary (34.5%) and Westshore Elementary (33.5%). This rate is more in line with top-tier schools like Mabry Elementary (5.7%) and Roosevelt Elementary (6.5%), indicating a highly stable and involved community. The school also offers a notably low student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1, which is smaller than many of its high-performing peers, including Mabry (15:1) and Grady Elementary (15.5:1). While its state ranking has slipped from a 5-star peak, its actual test scores remain strong and stable, with math being a particular strength—4th-grade math proficiency hit 81% in 2024-2025, a full 22 points above the district average.

Geographically, Ballast Point acts as a "bridge" school in a polarized neighborhood. It is sandwiched between the struggling Chiaramonte Elementary (2-star rating) and the elite Roosevelt Elementary (5-star rating). For parents, Ballast Point offers a compelling value proposition: it delivers academic results consistently 15-20 points above district averages, similar to the elite schools, but with smaller class sizes and a more diverse socioeconomic environment. This makes it an excellent alternative for families seeking a high-quality education without the intense competition or higher housing costs often associated with the top-ranked schools.

408

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,890

Per pupil spending ?

25.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2802 W Ballast Point Blvd
Tampa, FL 33611

(813) 272-3070

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Ballast Point Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Madison Middle School
High:	Robinson High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.8%

Hispanic:

18.9%

African American:

9.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (72% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

505^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 16% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

35^th of 175Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

45^th 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

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	75.1	505 of 2240	77.5%	★★★★☆
2025	71.9	583 of 2258	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	79.4	425 of 2256	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	84.1	311 of 2240	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	89.3	203 of 2219	90.9%	★★★★★
2021	80.3	421 of 2247	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	78.6	435 of 2182	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	84.6	299 of 2118	85.9%	★★★★☆
2017	79.6	389 of 2112	81.6%	★★★★☆
2016	82.2	335 of 2087	83.9%	★★★★☆
2014	85.8	240 of 2064	88.4%	★★★★☆
2013	85.6	226 of 2029	88.9%	★★★★☆
2012	70.0	582 of 1984	70.7%	★★★★☆
2011	74.3	481 of 1985	75.8%	★★★★☆
2010	70.4	561 of 1919	70.8%	★★★★☆
2009	77.9	359 of 1847	80.6%	★★★★☆
2008	70.1	528 of 1789	70.5%	★★★★☆
2007	66.3	632 of 1786	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	70.9	499 of 1688	70.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts73%+13 vs state

Science73%+13 vs state

Math71%+7 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

My son started there in the ASD classes last year, and has been mainstreamed for about a month so far, and counting. The teachers challenge him & keep him on his toes, which is good. The school itself get 5 stars, hands down. The HOST program after school, however, would get 0-1 stars. The expectations from kids as young as 4 & 5 years old is unrealistic, and kids are being kicked out permanently on a fairly regular basis. Lord help you if your child has special needs, as they are unflexible (even if you have an IEP), and inept under their new management this year, at best. At worst, they have no business being around young kids. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)					Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ballast Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2802 W Ballast Point Blvd	Tampa	33611	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 272-3070	408	32	12.9	25.2%	240 (58.8%)	37 (9.1%)	77 (18.9%)	16 (3.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (8.6%)	75.1	505^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.5%		71.9	583^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	74.2%	78	74.0	75.0	71.0				68.0	75.0	71.0			73.0					$14,890	$1,297	$13,593
Chiaramonte Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6001 S Himes Ave	Tampa	33611	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 272-3066	325	20	16.5	58.8%	107 (32.9%)	81 (24.9%)	88 (27.1%)	15 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	32 (9.8%)	42.8	1327^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.8%		43.6	1256^th of 2258 public elementary schools	44.4%	71	51.0	62.0	61.0				59.0	59.0	52.0			55.0					$13,753	$1,761	$11,992
Anderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3910 W Fair Oaks Ave	Tampa	33611	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 272-3075	221	16	13.9	54.3%	72 (32.6%)	37 (16.7%)	63 (28.5%)	8 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (18.6%)	29.7	1671^st of 2240 public elementary schools	25.4%		42.8	1280^th of 2258 public elementary schools	43.3%	391	55.0	55.0	43.0				50.0	68.0	32.0			49.0					$15,765	$1,116	$14,650
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3205 S Ferdinand Ave	Tampa	33629	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 272-3090	614	37	16.7	9.9%	434 (70.7%)	10 (1.6%)	105 (17.1%)	20 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.3%)	86	231^st of 2240 public elementary schools	89.7%		92.2	97^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.7%	134	83.0	77.0	78.0				75.0	79.0	84.0			80.0					$11,016	$735	$10,281
Kenneth E. Adum Pk-8 Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-8	4210 W Bay Villa Ave	Tampa	33611	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 272-4000	1,007	66	15.1	13.4%	667 (66.2%)	39 (3.9%)	158 (15.7%)	43 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (9.8%)	92.8	72^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	96.8%					(n/a)	84.0	80.0	86.0	95.0	92.0	91.0	94.0	83.0	94.0	90.0	90.0	88.0	85.0	99.0	100.0	97.0	$11,634	$888	$10,746
Lanier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4704 W Montgomery Ave	Tampa	33616	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 272-3060	282	22	12.9	56.4%	76 (27.0%)	42 (14.9%)	111 (39.4%)	12 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (14.5%)	58.1	930^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.5%		70.6	621^st of 2258 public elementary schools	72.5%	309	67.0	58.0	60.0				74.0	68.0	58.0			64.0					$16,877	$1,949	$14,929
Tinker K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	8207 Tinker St	Tampa	33621	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 840-2043	560	36	15.5	27.0%	310 (55.4%)	65 (11.6%)	111 (19.8%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	60 (10.7%)	67.9	680^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.6%		73	556^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.4%	124	76.0	58.0	75.0	87.0	80.0	73.0	58.0	65.0	71.0	80.0	79.0	67.0	65.0	93.0		89.0	$12,647	$809	$11,837
Westshore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7110 S Westshore Blvd	Tampa	33616	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 272-3080	259	18	14.0	67.6%	53 (20.5%)	85 (32.8%)	85 (32.8%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	27 (10.4%)	16	2019^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.9%		30.5	1623^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	28.1%	396	45.0	50.0	54.0				24.0	38.0	38.0			33.0					$16,427	$1,940	$14,487
Mabry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4201 W Estrella St	Tampa	33629	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 872-5364	628	42	15.0	10.7%	468 (74.5%)	7 (1.1%)	83 (13.2%)	26 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.7%)	93.4	63^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	97.2%		93.3	73^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	96.8%	10	83.0	85.0	81.0				95.0	88.0	88.0			86.0					$11,508	$781	$10,727
Grady Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3910 W Morrison Ave	Tampa	33629	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 872-5325	548	35	15.5	20.6%	307 (56.0%)	32 (5.8%)	134 (24.5%)	40 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.4%)	95.4	24^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.9%		94.7	48^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.9%	24	89.0	79.0	91.0				98.0	92.0	98.0			89.0					$11,799	$906	$10,894

Frequently Asked Questions about Ballast Point Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ballast Point Elementary School?

Students at Ballast Point Elementary School are 59% White, 19% Hispanic, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Ballast Point Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ballast Point Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Madison Middle School
High : Robinson High School

Is Ballast Point Elementary School a good school?

Ballast Point Elementary School ranks 505^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ballast Point Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 408 students attended Ballast Point Elementary School.

What district is Ballast Point Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

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