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Lomax Magnet Elementary School

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Lomax Magnet Elementary School ranks 1611 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

1611^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 28% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lomax Magnet Elementary School is a small, Title I school in Tampa, FL, serving 239 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Hillsborough County School District, and it is currently in the midst of an impressive academic turnaround.

After years of low performance, Lomax has shown remarkable growth, climbing from the 13th percentile statewide in 2022-2023 to the 28th percentile in the most recent rankings. This improvement is driven by exceptional results in the 5th grade, where students achieved a 69% proficiency rate in English Language Arts and 56% in Math—scores that actually exceed both the district and state averages. This is a standout achievement compared to nearby schools like Potter Elementary School (1st percentile) and Lockhart Elementary Magnet School (4th percentile). Lomax also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 22.8%, far better than the district average of 31.3% and much lower than neighbors like James Elementary School (55.5%). With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1, the school provides a more intimate learning environment than many peers.

While the 5th grade shines, the school faces a challenge in its 3rd and 4th grades, where ELA proficiency lags behind. The key takeaway for parents is that Lomax has found a formula for success, particularly in its upper grades, and is efficiently using its resources to achieve strong outcomes. It is rapidly closing the gap with the top-performing Shore Elementary Magnet School in the area, making it a compelling choice for families seeking a school on a clear upward trajectory.

239

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,341

Per pupil spending ?

77.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4207 N 26th St
Tampa, FL 33610

(813) 276-5569

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

African American:

80.8%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Asian:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 13th percentile in 2023 → 28th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 28th (2026) from a 13th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (50% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Math scores 13 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

1,611^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 28%▼ down 37 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to bottom 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

93^rd 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	32.3	1611 of 2240	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.7	1501 of 2258	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.5	1661 of 2256	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.9	1938 of 2240	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.7	1769 of 2219	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.5	1822 of 2247	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.4	1284 of 2182	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.2	1126 of 2118	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	45.8	1147 of 2112	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	64.5	721 of 2087	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.6	752 of 2064	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.6	669 of 2029	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.8	466 of 1984	76.5%	★★★★☆
2011	57.5	892 of 1985	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	46.7	1104 of 1919	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.8	933 of 1847	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	57.7	788 of 1789	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.6	794 of 1786	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.4	765 of 1688	54.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science54%-6 vs state

Math51%-13 vs state

English Language Arts49%-12 vs state

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Schools Near Lomax Magnet 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lomax Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4207 N 26th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5569	239	18	13.5	77.8%	6 (2.5%)	193 (80.8%)	23 (9.6%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	32.3	1611^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.1%		34.7	1501^st of 2258 public elementary schools	33.5%	110	47.0	28.0	69.0	50.0	47.0	56.0	54.0	$15,341	$1,808	$13,533
Potter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3224 E Cayuga St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5564	467	28	16.4	85.9%	16 (3.4%)	350 (74.9%)	82 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.6%)	2.9	2217^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.0%		2.6	2237^th of 2258 public elementary schools	0.9%	20	29.0	27.0	28.0	36.0	16.0	23.0	20.0	$13,996	$2,718	$11,279
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3719 N 17th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5727	376	29	13.0	85.6%	19 (5.1%)	321 (85.4%)	31 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	8.5	2161^st of 2240 public elementary schools	3.5%		10.1	2148^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.9%	13	37.0	34.0	38.0	31.0	37.0	38.0	37.0	$16,131	$2,241	$13,890
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1607 E Curtis St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5579	303	26	11.6	85.1%	13 (4.3%)	206 (68.0%)	81 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	9.8	2147^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.2%		5.4	2216^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.9%	69	28.0	44.0	39.0	25.0	46.0	37.0	29.0	$20,363	$3,978	$16,384
James Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4302 E Ellicott St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4800	388	25	15.5	82.7%	29 (7.5%)	248 (63.9%)	100 (25.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	4.5	2203^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	1.7%		3.3	2231^st of 2258 public elementary schools	1.2%	28	27.0	24.0	33.0	25.0	19.0	38.0	38.0	$16,445	$3,148	$13,297
Oak Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2716 N 46th St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-7733	314	23	13.7	79.3%	20 (6.4%)	216 (68.8%)	58 (18.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.1%)	14	2062^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	7.9%		9.7	2155^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.6%	93	40.0	21.0	33.0	64.0	40.0	36.0	24.0	$15,765	$2,560	$13,205
Foster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2014 E Diana St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5573	428	27	16.0	81.5%	18 (4.2%)	265 (61.9%)	122 (28.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	12.3	2094^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.5%		17.4	1981^st of 2258 public elementary schools	12.3%	113	40.0	43.0	43.0	39.0	47.0	23.0	37.0	$14,475	$2,409	$12,066
Shore Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1908 E 2nd Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5712	330	25	13.2	63.3%	31 (9.4%)	178 (53.9%)	88 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.7%)	38	1453^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.1%		43.3	1266^th of 2258 public elementary schools	43.9%	187	70.0	50.0	53.0	70.0	43.0	41.0	52.0	$14,449	$1,173	$13,275
Walton Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4817 N Florida Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 231-9272	157	11	13.6		0 (0.0%)	139 (88.5%)	8 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.4%)								(n/a)								$10,938	$1,276	$9,662
Sheehy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6402 N 40th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 233-3800	396	24	16.7	78.3%	16 (4.0%)	294 (74.2%)	75 (18.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	12.1	2105^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.0%		8.9	2169^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.9%	64	27.0	21.0	36.0	20.0	27.0	45.0	62.0	$15,137	$2,503	$12,633

Frequently Asked Questions about Lomax Magnet Elementary School

Is Lomax Magnet Elementary School a good school?

Lomax Magnet Elementary School ranks 1611^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Lomax Magnet Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 239 students attended Lomax Magnet Elementary School.

What district is Lomax Magnet Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Lomax Magnet Elementary School?

Students at Lomax Magnet Elementary School are 81% African American, 10% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 3% White.

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