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Westchase Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

138^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Westchase Elementary School is a high-performing public school in Tampa, FL, serving 876 students in grades PK-5 within the Hillsborough district. This school consistently ranks among the top 6% of elementary schools in Florida, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in seven of the last ten years. Its academic performance is exceptional: math proficiency averages 85.7% across grades 3-5, and English Language Arts proficiency averages 80%, both far exceeding district and state averages. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.3%, which is nearly half the district average and a key factor in its success.

Compared to nearby schools, Westchase stands out as a clear leader. Its closest competitor, Deer Park Elementary, also performs well but trails in overall rankings (82nd percentile vs. Westchase's 94th). Other nearby schools like Citrus Park Elementary and Bellamy Elementary rank much lower, despite spending more per student. For example, Citrus Park spends $15,180 per student but ranks in the 66th percentile, while Westchase spends a moderate $10,405 per student. This shows that Westchase's success is driven more by strong community support and effective leadership than by financial input alone.

Interestingly, Westchase outperforms local charter schools like Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science (51st percentile) and Henderson Hammock Charter School (24th percentile), reinforcing its status as a top choice for elementary education in the area. While Westchase has seen a slight dip from its peak ranking in 2020-2021, it remains an elite school with a strong track record. For parents seeking a school with high academic standards, low absenteeism, and a supportive community, Westchase Elementary is an outstanding option.

876

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,405

Per pupil spending ?

21.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9517 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626

(813) 631-4600

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Westchase Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Davidsen Middle School
High:	Alonso High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.8%

Hispanic:

30.6%

Asian:

10.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (82% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school82%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

138^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^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	89.8	138 of 2240	93.8%	★★★★★
2025	89.4	186 of 2258	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	87.3	242 of 2256	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	85.2	284 of 2240	87.3%	★★★★☆
2022	88.6	220 of 2219	90.1%	★★★★★
2021	94.3	73 of 2247	96.8%	★★★★★
2019	89.9	158 of 2182	92.8%	★★★★★
2018	88.3	198 of 2118	90.7%	★★★★★
2017	91.4	118 of 2112	94.4%	★★★★★
2016	92.2	108 of 2087	94.8%	★★★★★
2014	95.0	41 of 2064	98.0%	★★★★★
2013	95.6	31 of 2029	98.5%	★★★★★
2012	96.1	23 of 1984	98.8%	★★★★★
2011	93.2	40 of 1985	98.0%	★★★★★
2010	92.6	55 of 1919	97.1%	★★★★★
2009	92.5	53 of 1847	97.1%	★★★★★
2008	94.3	28 of 1789	98.4%	★★★★★
2007	94.5	26 of 1786	98.5%	★★★★★
2006	95.9	21 of 1688	98.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math86%+21 vs state

English Language Arts80%+20 vs state

Science79%+19 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, March 3, 2018

Teachers are obsessed with sending negative cards and bad notes home. Only PTA parents and their children are welcome there. People from other countries are treated bad and referred by their background. Spoke about this even to principal about this and how they affect my daughter's self-esteem and nothing is done to improve this negative approach and focus on treating every student the same, Horrible and some meanest educators you will cross your path on the earth. They hide things that happen in school when someone pics on your child and PTA and teachers' children are given special treatments. Close Quote

Schools Near Westchase 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 Geometry (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 Geometry 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
Westchase Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9517 W Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4600	876	52	16.9	21.5%	445 (50.8%)	24 (2.7%)	268 (30.6%)	88 (10.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (5.5%)	89.8	138^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.8%		89.4	186^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.8%	48	81.0	79.0	80.0				89.0	85.0	83.0				79.0						$10,405	$734	$9,672
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9659 W Waters Ave	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 793-6085	819	36	22.7	31.7%	130 (15.9%)	32 (3.9%)	612 (74.7%)	26 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.1%)	51.7	1096^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.1%		58.4	918^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.3%	178	63.0	70.0	56.0	74.0	78.0	64.0	65.0	63.0	54.0	54.0	74.0	80.0	51.0	47.0	95.0	89.0	89.0	84.0	$8,926	$159	$8,767
Lowry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11505 Country Hollow Dr	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 855-8178	755	52	14.5	28.1%	301 (39.9%)	52 (6.9%)	312 (41.3%)	46 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.6%)	62.2	830^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.9%		62.3	819^th of 2258 public elementary schools	63.7%	11	65.0	71.0	59.0				74.0	75.0	58.0				60.0						$11,638	$1,040	$10,597
Bellamy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9720 Wilsky Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5387	589	39	14.9	68.4%	39 (6.6%)	35 (5.9%)	480 (81.5%)	25 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	36.8	1482^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	33.8%		26.2	1751^st of 2258 public elementary schools	22.5%	269	63.0	50.0	50.0				62.0	64.0	51.0				40.0						$13,270	$1,775	$11,494
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10907 Memorial Hwy	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 854-6010	526	38	13.9	71.5%	49 (9.3%)	28 (5.3%)	423 (80.4%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	15 (2.9%)	16.9	2000^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.7%		20.6	1889^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.3%	111	34.0	42.0	39.0				48.0	44.0	42.0				52.0						$13,853	$1,842	$12,011
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	7116 Gunn Hwy	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 920-8802	248	8	31.0	56.5%	33 (13.3%)	22 (8.9%)	185 (74.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	20.6	1909^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.8%		31.3	1607^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.8%	302	64.0	35.0	43.0				52.0	48.0	35.0				33.0						$9,098	$427	$8,671
Deer Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11605 Citrus Park Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 854-6031	957	62	15.5	23.5%	428 (44.7%)	32 (3.3%)	259 (27.1%)	186 (19.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.2%)	80	393^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	82.5%		78.6	438^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.6%	45	71.0	68.0	71.0				81.0	75.0	85.0				81.0						$10,437	$695	$9,741
Woodbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Woodbridge Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7460	602	31	19.2	62.8%	56 (9.3%)	35 (5.8%)	489 (81.2%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	27.4	1736^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.5%		16.3	2002^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	11.3%	266	42.0	51.0	56.0				54.0	46.0	52.0				47.0						$12,534	$1,672	$10,862
Victory Charter School Tampa	Public, Charter	K-5	13901 Sheldon Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 551-2144	170	8	22.6	10.0%	46 (27.1%)	10 (5.9%)	104 (61.2%)	7 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)								(n/a)		58.0						75.0											$10,922	$00	$10,922
Henderson Hammock Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10322 Henderson Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 739-6633	1,154	68	16.9		68 (5.9%)	52 (4.5%)	1,003 (86.9%)	15 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	12 (1.0%)	29	1692^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.5%		33.8	1530^th of 2258 public elementary schools	32.2%	162	51.0	52.0	45.0	53.0	56.0	67.0	57.0	55.0	41.0	55.0	62.0	56.0	44.0	52.0	86.0	88.0	100.0	84.0	$8,680	$654	$8,026

Frequently Asked Questions about Westchase Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Westchase Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Davidsen Middle School
High : Alonso High School

What district is Westchase Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

Is Westchase Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Westchase Elementary School ranks in the top 6.2% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Westchase Elementary School?

Students at Westchase Elementary School are 51% White, 31% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

How many students attend Westchase Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 876 students attended Westchase Elementary School.

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