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Cork Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1835^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 18% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Cork Elementary School in Plant City, FL, serves 715 students in grades PK-5 within the Hillsborough County School District, where 58% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has experienced a significant decline in academic performance over recent years, dropping from the 49th percentile statewide in 2019 to the 18th percentile in 2026, making it a 1-star school. This downward trend is particularly concerning because Cork has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, which is well below the district average of 31.3% and much lower than nearby schools like Wilson Elementary School (34.9%) and Jackson Elementary School (33.5%). This suggests that while students are showing up to class consistently, the school is struggling to translate attendance into academic growth.

Math proficiency is a critical weakness, especially in 4th and 5th grades. Cork's 4th-grade math score of 42% lags behind Bryan Elementary School (61%) and Knights Elementary School (48%), while its 5th-grade math score of 44% is far below Knights (61%) and Bryan (55%). The school's per-student spending of $11,784 is lower than many high-poverty neighbors, such as Jackson ($14,794) and Burney Elementary School ($17,656), which may impact resources for intervention programs. A bright spot is 3rd-grade ELA, which has improved from 35% to 50% over three years, approaching the district average of 55%.

Nearby Lincoln Elementary Magnet School offers a stark contrast, achieving a 3-star rating and 70th percentile ranking despite similar spending levels. Lincoln outperforms Cork in every subject, with 4th-grade ELA at 68% versus Cork's 44%. Cork's traditional strength in 5th grade is fading, with math dropping from 57% (2022-2023) to 44% and science from 50% to 46%, both now below district averages. Without significant changes in instructional strategy or resource allocation, the school's downward trajectory may continue.

715

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,784

Per pupil spending ?

58%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3501 N Cork Rd
Plant City, FL 33565

(813) 757-9353

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Cork Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tomlin Middle School
High:	Strawberry Crest High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.8%

White:

44.3%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 38th percentile in 2016 → 18th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (47% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (18th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

1,835^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 18%▼ down 20 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to bottom 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

119^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	23.4	1835 of 2240	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.6	1738 of 2258	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.1	1537 of 2256	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.3	1330 of 2240	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.2	1412 of 2219	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.2	1415 of 2247	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.0	1123 of 2182	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.6	1135 of 2118	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.0	1286 of 2112	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.0	1286 of 2087	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.7	995 of 2064	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.3	792 of 2029	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.6	652 of 1984	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.8	845 of 1985	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.8	933 of 1919	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.8	967 of 1847	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.0	926 of 1789	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.3	804 of 1786	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	50.9	854 of 1688	49.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts48%-12 vs state

Math47%-17 vs state

Science46%-14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Lazy teachers, terrible school. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 18, 2010

I love this school. My daughter came from another state and started at Limona Elementary for 1st grade. They changed her teacher within 2 weeks without any notice and the teacher never sent work home or spelling test to let me know how she was doing. Then we had to move her in the middle of the year to Cork and it was the best thing for her. Her reading and writing went up and she continued after her first grading period to bring up her N's to S and E's. She stayed an Honor Roll student and by last grading period had all E's and 1 S. She also was Cougar of the month. I never want to move because I'm scared there is no other school better then Cork. The staff is also very friendly and welcoming. Teachers stay in contact with the parents to let you know whats going on and what your child needs help with. My daughter likes her teacher so much she even writes about her in her daily journal at school and I believe that says a lot about the way teachers treat our children, with love and encouragement. Close Quote

Schools Near Cork Elementary School

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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 Biology 1 (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 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cork Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3501 N Cork Rd	Plant City	33565	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9353	715	46	15.6	58.0%	317 (44.3%)	15 (2.1%)	363 (50.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.2%)	23.4	1835^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.1%		26.6	1738^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.0%	97	50.0	44.0	50.0				56.0	42.0	44.0				46.0					$11,784	$1,499	$10,285
Knights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4815 N Keene Rd	Plant City	33565	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9333	630	42	14.8	52.1%	259 (41.1%)	33 (5.2%)	296 (47.0%)	17 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	36.8	1483^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	33.8%		43.3	1267^th of 2258 public elementary schools	43.9%	216	56.0	46.0	55.0				55.0	48.0	61.0				57.0					$12,954	$1,740	$11,215
Bryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 W Oak Ave	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9300	618	35	17.6	74.1%	83 (13.4%)	62 (10.0%)	456 (73.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	41	1374^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.7%		30.8	1618^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.3%	244	56.0	57.0	57.0				55.0	61.0	55.0				53.0					$12,737	$1,727	$11,010
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	702 W English St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9307	329	19	17.1	71.1%	92 (28.0%)	28 (8.5%)	198 (60.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	35.9	1502^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	32.9%		21.2	1867^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.3%	365	64.0	34.0	55.0				62.0	60.0	50.0				50.0					$14,204	$1,887	$12,317
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	502 E Gilchrist St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9341	451	28	15.8	73.2%	72 (16.0%)	114 (25.3%)	244 (54.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	28.1	1707^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.8%		15.8	2019^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.6%	312	44.0	54.0	44.0				62.0	57.0	39.0				42.0					$14,794	$2,263	$12,530
Bailey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4630 Gallagher Rd	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 707-7531	719	45	15.8	63.1%	295 (41.0%)	26 (3.6%)	365 (50.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.8%)	16	2021^st of 2240 public elementary schools	9.8%		23.8	1803^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	20.2%	218	35.0	44.0	37.0				45.0	53.0	37.0				45.0					$11,783	$1,482	$10,300
Burney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 S Evers St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 707-7334	357	31	11.5	74.2%	66 (18.5%)	91 (25.5%)	188 (52.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	12.1	2102^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	6.2%		15.4	2028^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.2%	74	43.0	31.0	39.0				45.0	44.0	44.0				32.0					$17,656	$3,077	$14,579
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1207 E Renfro St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 757-9329	510	34	15.1	44.7%	131 (25.7%)	163 (32.0%)	143 (28.0%)	46 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	48.9	1168^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.9%		53.4	1028^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.5%	140	66.0	68.0	63.0				55.0	51.0	58.0				56.0					$11,512	$1,045	$10,468
Advantage Academy Of Hillsborough	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	304 W Prosser Dr	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 567-0801	457	26	17.6	56.9%	76 (16.6%)	42 (9.2%)	325 (71.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.2%)	21.2	1893^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.5%		27.3	1719^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.9%	174	43.0	51.0	42.0	62.0	52.0	58.0	49.0	32.0	44.0	30.0	55.0	9.0	47.0	4.0	45.0	64.0	70.0	$9,127	$887	$8,240
Dover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3035 Nelson Ave	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9457	530	32	16.6	71.5%	25 (4.7%)	9 (1.7%)	494 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9.3	2152^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.9%		16.1	2011^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.9%	141	34.0	29.0	34.0				38.0	44.0	46.0				27.0					$12,573	$1,712	$10,862

Frequently Asked Questions about Cork Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Cork Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Tomlin Middle School
High : Strawberry Crest High School

What district is Cork Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Cork Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 715 students attended Cork Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Cork Elementary School?

Students at Cork Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 44% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Cork Elementary School a good school?

Cork Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Florida elementary schools.

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