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Schwarzkopf Elementary School

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Schwarzkopf Elementary School ranks 253 rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

253^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Schwarzkopf Elementary School in Lutz, FL, is a highly regarded public school serving 555 students in grades PK-5 within the Hillsborough district, consistently ranking in the top 11% of Florida elementary schools (89th percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year.

This school stands out for its balanced, high-level academic performance across all subjects, particularly in math, where proficiency rates climb from 74% in 3rd grade to an impressive 89% in 5th grade—the highest among nearby elementary-only schools like McKitrick Elementary (86%) and Northwest Elementary (88%). Schwarzkopf also delivers exceptional value, spending just $11,203 per student—significantly less than comparable schools such as Hammond Elementary ($11,767) and Maniscalco K-8 ($13,515)—while still achieving top-tier results. Its 5th-grade science scores have also shown a remarkable 9-point improvement over the past year, reaching 77%.

While Schwarzkopf excels academically, it faces challenges with chronic absenteeism at 17.1%, which is higher than top-performing neighbors like Lutz Preparatory School (8.4%) and McKitrick Elementary (8.8%). The school also maintains a higher student-to-teacher ratio of 18.1 compared to peers like Lutz K-8 (14.3) and Claywell Elementary (13.7), yet still delivers outstanding outcomes. Overall, Schwarzkopf is a highly efficient and effective school that provides excellent education, outperforming many schools with similar or higher funding levels, and is a strong choice for families seeking consistent academic excellence in the Lutz area.

555

Students ?

18.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,203

Per pupil spending ?

22.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

18333 Calusa Trace Blvd
Lutz, FL 33558

(813) 975-6945

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Schwarzkopf Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Martinez Middle School
High:	Steinbrenner High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.0%

White:

38.4%

Asian:

7.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (79% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school79%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

253^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^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	85.3	253 of 2240	88.7%	★★★★☆
2025	86.4	255 of 2258	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	87.8	232 of 2256	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	85.4	277 of 2240	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	91.3	139 of 2219	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	90.5	170 of 2247	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	87.0	246 of 2182	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	81.6	365 of 2118	82.8%	★★★★☆
2017	83.4	302 of 2112	85.7%	★★★★☆
2016	87.8	197 of 2087	90.6%	★★★★★
2014	87.6	202 of 2064	90.2%	★★★★★
2013	85.5	231 of 2029	88.6%	★★★★☆
2012	87.0	194 of 1984	90.2%	★★★★★
2011	77.2	404 of 1985	79.6%	★★★★☆
2010	79.5	331 of 1919	82.8%	★★★★☆
2009	80.8	310 of 1847	83.2%	★★★★☆
2008	82.0	272 of 1789	84.8%	★★★★☆
2007	87.0	171 of 1786	90.4%	★★★★★
2006	85.9	199 of 1688	88.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math83%+18 vs state

Science77%+17 vs state

English Language Arts77%+16 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 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
Schwarzkopf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18333 Calusa Trace Blvd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-6945	555	31	18.1	22.3%	213 (38.4%)	38 (6.8%)	222 (40.0%)	43 (7.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.7%)	85.3	253^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	88.7%		86.4	255^th of 2258 public elementary schools	88.7%	2	80.0	73.0	78.0				74.0	84.0	89.0				77.0						$11,203	$682	$10,521
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences	Public, Charter	K-8	18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy	Lutz	33548	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 619-5099	984	46	21.3	22.7%	431 (43.8%)	49 (5.0%)	334 (33.9%)	129 (13.1%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.5%)	84	281^st of 2240 public elementary schools	87.5%		81.1	387^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.9%	106	88.0	73.0	85.0	83.0	82.0	84.0	90.0	74.0	84.0	48.0	61.0	96.0	79.0	37.0	93.0	93.0	100.0	81.0	$8,496	$82	$8,413
McKitrick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5427	934	61	15.4	12.3%	475 (50.9%)	27 (2.9%)	225 (24.1%)	133 (14.2%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (7.3%)	94.2	42^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	98.1%		94.7	47^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.9%	5	90.0	86.0	85.0				89.0	93.0	86.0				84.0						$10,504	$671	$9,833
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
Lutz K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	202 5th Ave SE	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 949-1452	771	54	14.3	34.8%	436 (56.5%)	28 (3.6%)	274 (35.5%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.9%)	78.9	409^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.7%		78.7	436^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.7%	27	71.0	67.0	74.0	73.0	58.0	80.0	80.0	82.0	76.0	81.0	38.0	84.0	76.0	68.0	92.0			73.0	$12,895	$1,044	$11,850
Claywell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Northdale Blvd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7300	574	42	13.7	39.2%	179 (31.2%)	34 (5.9%)	314 (54.7%)	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.6%)	79.3	404^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.0%		75.9	500^th of 2258 public elementary schools	77.9%	96	76.0	70.0	71.0				80.0	76.0	79.0				70.0						$13,438	$1,260	$12,178
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16438 Hutchison Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7315	658	43	15.4	29.9%	284 (43.2%)	17 (2.6%)	285 (43.3%)	36 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.5%)	87.2	206^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.8%		90.5	154^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.2%	52	65.0	82.0	82.0				84.0	84.0	88.0				84.0						$11,550	$780	$10,771
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
Imagine School At Land O' Lakes	Public, Charter	K-8	2940 Sunlake Blvd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 428-7444	913	57	16.0	11.5%	454 (49.7%)	58 (6.4%)	191 (20.9%)	152 (16.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	52 (5.7%)	69.4	646^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.2%		76.3	490^th of 2258 public elementary schools	78.3%	156	77.0	74.0	71.0	68.0	73.0	63.0	74.0	79.0	60.0	70.0	54.0	72.0	58.0	61.0	73.0			91.0	$8,487	$19	$8,468

Frequently Asked Questions about Schwarzkopf Elementary School

How many students attend Schwarzkopf Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 555 students attended Schwarzkopf Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Schwarzkopf Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Martinez Middle School
High : Steinbrenner High School

Is Schwarzkopf Elementary School a good school?

Schwarzkopf Elementary School ranks 253^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Schwarzkopf Elementary School?

Students at Schwarzkopf Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 38% White, 8% Asian, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Schwarzkopf Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

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