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Shaw Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2197^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 2% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Shaw Elementary School in Tampa, FL, is a public school serving 682 students in grades PK-5 within the Hillsborough district, where a majority of families (65.84%) qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has faced significant academic challenges over the past decade, consistently ranking in the bottom 1-6% of all elementary schools in Florida, with a current state ranking in the 2nd percentile for the 2025-2026 school year.

One of the most pressing issues at Shaw is chronic absenteeism, which has been historically high. In the 2021-2022 school year, 57.1% of students were chronically absent, and while this improved to 43.5% in 2023-2024, it remains 12 percentage points above the district average. This absenteeism is a major factor driving the school's academic struggles, which are pervasive across all subjects and grades. For example, English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates range from 25% to 31%, and Math proficiency from 29% to 36%—roughly half the state average. The literacy crisis is particularly acute, with 5th-grade ELA at just 25%, the lowest score in the school. In comparison, nearby Muller Elementary Magnet School ranks in the 35th percentile, and Forest Hills Elementary School in the 20th percentile, highlighting the severity of Shaw's challenges.

Interestingly, Shaw spends $13,566 per student, which is higher than many nearby schools like Mort Elementary School ($12,582) and Dr. Carter G Woodson K-8 School ($11,316), yet this investment has not translated into academic success. Even compared to its closest neighbor, Witter Elementary School (0.6 miles away), which shares a similar demographic profile, Shaw's scores are generally lower—for instance, 3rd-grade Math at Shaw is 29% versus Witter's 37%. There is a slight upward trend, with the school reaching the 6th percentile in 2023-2024, its best performance since 2015-2016, but a comprehensive strategy to improve literacy and combat absenteeism is urgently needed.

682

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,566

Per pupil spending ?

65.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11311 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612

(813) 975-7366

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.4%

African American:

34.9%

White:

2.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 1st percentile in 2016 → 2nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (31% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (2nd percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (44% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school31%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

2,197^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 2%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

171^st 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	5.4	2197 of 2240	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	6.5	2203 of 2258	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	11.3	2121 of 2256	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	6.5	2185 of 2240	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	4.3	2193 of 2219	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	8.0	2171 of 2247	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	4.3	2139 of 2182	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	1.6	2106 of 2118	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	4.4	2075 of 2112	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	3.3	2063 of 2087	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	10.0	1972 of 2064	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	11.0	1917 of 2029	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	7.6	1910 of 1984	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	18.2	1726 of 1985	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	5.7	1861 of 1919	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	6.1	1784 of 1847	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	3.2	1765 of 1789	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	5.1	1733 of 1786	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	5.0	1641 of 1688	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science38%-22 vs state

Math32%-32 vs state

English Language Arts27%-33 vs state

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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
Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11311 N 15th St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7366	682	45	15.3	65.8%	16 (2.3%)	238 (34.9%)	412 (60.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.6%)	5.4	2197^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.9%		6.5	2203^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	2.4%	6	31.0	26.0	25.0				29.0	36.0	33.0				38.0					$13,566	$1,921	$11,645
Excelsior Prep Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	2156 University Square Mall	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 644-9060	0	17	13.3		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	20.2	1919^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.3%		14.4	2053^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	9.1%	134	27.0	23.0	63.0				18.0	15.0	63.0				37.0					$12,154	$1,621	$10,534
Witter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10801 N 22nd St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7383	530	36	14.7	76.2%	30 (5.7%)	222 (41.9%)	230 (43.4%)	18 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.5%)	7.9	2172^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.0%		7.4	2191^st of 2258 public elementary schools	3.0%	19	39.0	28.0	28.0				37.0	46.0	38.0				22.0					$14,162	$1,974	$12,188
Miles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	317 E 124th Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7337	585	43	13.7	72.6%	40 (6.8%)	192 (32.8%)	323 (55.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.1%)	14.7	2046^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.7%		10.8	2129^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.7%	83	29.0	42.0	36.0				45.0	34.0	52.0				46.0					$14,727	$2,646	$12,081
Legacy Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	302 E Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 499-1389	102	5	19.4	94.1%	6 (5.9%)	59 (57.8%)	33 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)						67.0						67.0		50.0				$9,845	$1,213	$8,632
New Springs Schools	Public, Charter	K-8	2410 E Busch Blvd	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 933-5025	382	21	18.1		71 (18.6%)	121 (31.7%)	162 (42.4%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	12.1	2104^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.1%		11.2	2118^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.2%	14	39.0	30.0	43.0	42.0	49.0	35.0	29.0	22.0	38.0	50.0	41.0	34.0	43.0	34.0	81.0	65.0	100.0	$10,265	$891	$9,374
Muller Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13615 N 22nd St	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 558-1355	395	24	16.5	68.9%	39 (9.9%)	110 (27.8%)	210 (53.2%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.3%)	37.7	1461^st of 2240 public elementary schools	34.8%		19.6	1923^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	14.8%	462	53.0	54.0	55.0				54.0	58.0	65.0				47.0					$12,429	$1,158	$11,272
Forest Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10112 N Ola Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7633	731	49	14.7	74.6%	80 (10.9%)	176 (24.1%)	443 (60.6%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.5%)	25.2	1785^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.3%		22.7	1832^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	18.9%	47	44.0	47.0	34.0				43.0	52.0	59.0				57.0					$13,421	$2,335	$11,085
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	8715 N 22nd St	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7652	990	44	22.3	71.5%	54 (5.5%)	459 (46.4%)	432 (43.6%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.9%)	5	2198^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.9%		4.1	2227^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.4%	29	21.0	37.0	29.0	35.0	43.0	51.0	24.0	33.0	23.0	34.0	20.0	62.0	24.0	26.0	81.0		51.0	$11,316	$1,649	$9,667
Sulphur Springs K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	8412 N 13th St	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7305	678	36	19.0	84.5%	27 (4.0%)	425 (62.7%)	203 (29.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.2%)	19.8	1931^st of 2240 public elementary schools	13.8%		7.9	2183^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	3.3%	252	30.0	43.0	62.0	40.0	34.0	40.0	43.0	57.0	52.0	38.0	27.0	19.0	30.0	28.0	100.0		55.0	$12,521	$1,986	$10,535

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaw Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Shaw Elementary School?

Students at Shaw Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 35% African American, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Shaw Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

Is Shaw Elementary School a good school?

Shaw Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.9% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Shaw Elementary School attend?

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

High : Wharton High School

How many students attend Shaw Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 682 students attended Shaw Elementary School.

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