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Chiles Elementary School

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Chiles Elementary School ranks 243 rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

243^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Chiles Elementary School in Tampa, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 787 students in grades PK through 5 within the Hillsborough district, located in the Tampa Palms area. This school stands out as a consistent academic leader, earning a top 11% state ranking for the past decade and achieving proficiency rates that far exceed district and state averages—for example, 86% of 4th graders are proficient in math compared to 61% district-wide. Chiles is particularly strong in STEM, with 5th-grade science proficiency at 79%, and it maintains an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.3%, roughly half the district and state averages, indicating strong family-school engagement.

Compared to nearby schools, Chiles is the top-performing traditional public school in its area, outperforming peers like Clark Elementary School (85th percentile) and Hunter's Green Elementary School (81st percentile). A striking contrast exists with Tampa Palms Elementary School, located just 1.15 miles away: Chiles ranks in the 89th percentile with a 17.3% chronic absenteeism rate and spends $10,550 per student, while Tampa Palms ranks in the 70th percentile with a 30.4% absenteeism rate and spends $13,662 per student. This highlights how school leadership and culture can drive vastly different outcomes within the same community. The only school that consistently outperforms Chiles is the charter Lutz Preparatory School (97th percentile), but Chiles serves a more diverse socioeconomic population, with 27.7% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch versus Lutz Prep's 0.9%.

Chiles achieves its top-tier results with high efficiency, spending significantly less per student than many lower-performing nearby schools, such as Maniscalco K-8 School ($13,515) and Mort Elementary School ($12,582). This decade-long trajectory of excellence, even through the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrates a deeply embedded culture of high expectations and effective teaching. For families in the Tampa Palms area, Chiles is clearly the preferred choice for those prioritizing academic performance, offering a proven track record of success in math, science, and overall student engagement.

787

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,550

Per pupil spending ?

27.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W
Tampa, FL 33647

(813) 558-5422

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Chiles Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Liberty Middle School
High:	Freedom High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

29.0%

Asian:

26.8%

Hispanic:

20.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (80% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

243^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 6% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^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	85.7	243 of 2240	89.2%	★★★★☆
2025	89.8	172 of 2258	92.4%	★★★★★
2024	88.0	228 of 2256	89.9%	★★★★☆
2023	91.6	125 of 2240	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	91.7	125 of 2219	94.4%	★★★★★
2021	90.9	154 of 2247	93.1%	★★★★★
2019	88.9	187 of 2182	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	89.3	167 of 2118	92.1%	★★★★★
2017	89.9	154 of 2112	92.7%	★★★★★
2016	91.6	125 of 2087	94.0%	★★★★★
2014	91.4	123 of 2064	94.0%	★★★★★
2013	90.3	142 of 2029	93.0%	★★★★★
2012	89.0	152 of 1984	92.3%	★★★★★
2011	83.6	264 of 1985	86.7%	★★★★☆
2010	87.1	169 of 1919	91.2%	★★★★★
2009	85.8	198 of 1847	89.3%	★★★★☆
2008	81.2	288 of 1789	83.9%	★★★★☆
2007	83.3	253 of 1786	85.8%	★★★★☆
2006	89.0	145 of 1688	91.4%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math83%+19 vs state

Science79%+19 vs state

English Language Arts76%+16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

We always want to give the best for our 2 sons. And education tops the list. Its just months since my elder son is going to this school. But these months are enough to say how good the school is. The teachers and parents are so committed. The atmosphere is so positive. The amount of homework they give is just the right dosage(not less and definitely not more). I jus cant wait to put my lil one next year!!! 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chiles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5422	787	49	16.1	27.7%	228 (29.0%)	126 (16.0%)	158 (20.1%)	211 (26.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (7.6%)	85.7	243^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	89.2%		89.8	172^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	92.4%	71	69.0	86.0	73.0				83.0	86.0	81.0				79.0					$10,550	$737	$9,813
Tampa Palms Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6100 Tampa Palms Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7390	682	49	13.9	38.1%	161 (23.6%)	153 (22.4%)	153 (22.4%)	175 (25.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.7%)	67.8	683^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	69.5%		60.5	869^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.5%	186	67.0	66.0	68.0				75.0	66.0	75.0				62.0					$13,662	$1,050	$12,611
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19002 Wood Sage Dr	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4333	858	50	17.2	29.1%	183 (21.3%)	181 (21.1%)	169 (19.7%)	274 (31.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.7%)	82.1	332^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	85.2%		85.6	278^th of 2258 public elementary schools	87.7%	54	71.0	83.0	72.0				74.0	85.0	87.0				71.0					$10,530	$775	$9,755
Maniscalco K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	939 Debuel Rd	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 949-0337	673	47	14.3	38.8%	272 (40.4%)	61 (9.1%)	293 (43.5%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.8%)	71.1	602^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	73.1%		78.2	447^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.2%	155	71.0	67.0	58.0	78.0	83.0	66.0	87.0	73.0	68.0	77.0		81.0	65.0	64.0	96.0		87.0	$13,515	$1,103	$12,412
Learning Gate Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	16215 Hanna Rd	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 948-4190	761	41	18.5	4.5%	471 (61.9%)	21 (2.8%)	187 (24.6%)	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.5%)	64.6	767^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.8%		64.3	771^st of 2258 public elementary schools	65.9%	4	70.0	71.0	64.0	76.0	68.0	70.0	66.0	67.0	63.0	69.0	78.0	79.0	63.0	73.0	97.0		96.0	$8,772	$16	$8,756
Mort Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1806 E Bearss Ave	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7373	731	51	14.4	67.3%	40 (5.5%)	121 (16.6%)	552 (75.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.1%)	21.8	1882^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	16.0%		17.8	1973^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	12.6%	91	35.0	45.0	37.0				56.0	70.0	42.0				34.0					$12,582	$1,848	$10,734
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
Pizzo K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	11701 Usf Bull Run St	Tampa	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6500	968	62	15.6	64.4%	73 (7.5%)	350 (36.2%)	483 (49.9%)	23 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.0%)	10.4	2136^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.6%		12.1	2102^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	6.9%	34	33.0	39.0	42.0	43.0	50.0	38.0	42.0	41.0	31.0	44.0		40.0	30.0	35.0	95.0		67.0	$11,758	$1,647	$10,110
Hunter's Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9202 Highland Oak Dr	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 973-7394	788	53	14.7	23.5%	313 (39.7%)	93 (11.8%)	205 (26.0%)	122 (15.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.7%)	78.4	421^st of 2240 public elementary schools	81.2%		82.9	343^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	84.8%	78	75.0	74.0	72.0				82.0	71.0	75.0				70.0					$12,414	$1,079	$11,336
Lutz Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	17951 N Us Highway 41	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 428-7100	779	38	20.7	0.9%	472 (60.6%)	27 (3.5%)	138 (17.7%)	79 (10.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.6%)	92.8	75^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.7%		94.1	58^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.4%	17	78.0	92.0	89.0	95.0	90.0	85.0	84.0	94.0	81.0	98.0		83.0	89.0	85.0	91.0	100.0	99.0	$8,379	$306	$8,073

Frequently Asked Questions about Chiles Elementary School

How many students attend Chiles Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 787 students attended Chiles Elementary School.

What district is Chiles Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Chiles Elementary School?

Students at Chiles Elementary School are 29% White, 27% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 16% African American, 8% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Chiles Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : Freedom High School

Is Chiles Elementary School a good school?

Chiles Elementary School ranks 243^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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