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Lopez Elementary School

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Lopez Elementary School ranks 1529 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1529^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lopez Elementary School in Seffner, FL, is a mid-sized school serving 511 students in grades PK-5 within the Hillsborough district, where a majority of families (63%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite being a relative academic leader among its immediate neighbors, the school faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, which has a direct impact on its overall performance.

Compared to nearby schools like Schmidt Elementary School, Yates Elementary School, and Dover Elementary, Lopez stands out as a top performer, ranking in the 32nd percentile for the 2025-2026 school year. Only Limona Elementary School (52nd percentile) and Independence Academy (49th percentile) rank higher in the area. However, Lopez's chronic absenteeism rate of 41.8% is alarmingly high—far above the district and state averages—and is among the worst in the region, with only McDonald Elementary School (49.1%) and Schmidt (44.5%) having comparable rates. This absenteeism crisis is the single biggest barrier to the school achieving higher academic scores.

Interestingly, Lopez spends more per student ($13,846) than most nearby schools, including the higher-performing Independence Academy ($9,138), yet its overall ranking remains average. This high spending likely goes toward supporting a high-needs population, such as intervention programs and additional staff, rather than directly boosting test scores. The school has shown some bright spots, like a strong improvement in 5th-grade science proficiency (60% in 2024-2025), but scores can be inconsistent from year to year. For parents, the key takeaway is that Lopez is a solid school doing commendable work in a challenging environment, but its path to improvement hinges on a community-wide effort to reduce chronic absenteeism and ensure students are in class every day.

511

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,846

Per pupil spending ?

63.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 N Kingsway Rd
Seffner, FL 33584

(813) 744-8000

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Lopez Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Burnett Middle School
High:	Armwood High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.5%

White:

37.6%

African American:

16.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 31st percentile in 2016 → 32nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (54% vs 62% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 31% Florida)

!Science scores 15 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

1,529^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

89^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	34.8	1529 of 2240	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.4	1314 of 2258	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.9	1317 of 2256	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.9	1441 of 2240	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.4	1535 of 2219	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.5	1298 of 2247	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.9	1596 of 2182	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.0	1194 of 2118	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	45.0	1171 of 2112	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	32.9	1439 of 2087	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	47.8	1069 of 2064	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	34.2	1379 of 2029	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	40.4	1214 of 1984	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	33.5	1393 of 1985	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	31.7	1401 of 1919	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	33.9	1324 of 1847	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	48.1	977 of 1789	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	43.6	1064 of 1786	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	53.7	800 of 1688	52.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts55%-5 vs state

Math54%-10 vs state

Science45%-15 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Under Principal Zemenaye Harris, my child has been at the school for 3 years and has had the best experience. Great environment for kids and their parents , very organized with communication, many family student events, staff and educator strive for student excellence and positivity 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 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
Lopez Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 N Kingsway Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8000	511	34	14.9	63.2%	192 (37.6%)	82 (16.0%)	202 (39.5%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	34.8	1529^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.7%		41.4	1314^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.8%	215	54.0	59.0	52.0				59.0	55.0	47.0				45.0					$13,846	$1,989	$11,857
Colson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1520 Lakeview Ave	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8031	511	33	15.6	60.1%	141 (27.6%)	105 (20.5%)	235 (46.0%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.9%)	30.3	1659^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.9%		20.7	1884^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.6%	225	47.0	58.0	53.0				53.0	51.0	39.0				55.0					$14,231	$1,949	$12,282
McDonald Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 W Pruett Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8154	526	35	15.2	74.0%	211 (40.1%)	73 (13.9%)	189 (35.9%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.2%)	18.5	1969^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.1%		35.6	1483^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	34.3%	486	31.0	39.0	51.0				37.0	50.0	58.0				36.0					$13,592	$2,360	$11,233
Mango Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4220 Hwy 579	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8208	740	45	16.4	72.2%	101 (13.6%)	274 (37.0%)	325 (43.9%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	11.5	2116^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.5%		9.2	2163^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	4.2%	47	33.0	43.0	31.0				40.0	51.0	35.0				36.0					$12,943	$2,145	$10,798
Seffner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 Cactus Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8171	437	22	20.2	55.6%	104 (23.8%)	74 (16.9%)	223 (51.0%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (5.3%)	17.6	1986^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.3%		13.9	2062^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	8.7%	76	46.0	50.0	44.0				45.0	51.0	29.0				35.0					$11,946	$1,455	$10,491
Independence Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	12902 E Us Highway 92	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 473-8600	811	40	20.2	15.8%	433 (53.4%)	54 (6.7%)	267 (32.9%)	20 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.6%)	30 (3.7%)	50.1	1137^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.2%		47.7	1165^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.4%	28	65.0	67.0	64.0	71.0	54.0	61.0	60.0	57.0	42.0	46.0	47.0	61.0	67.0	27.0	67.0	91.0	88.0	$9,138	$60	$9,079
Bailey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4630 Gallagher Rd	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 707-7531	719	45	15.8	63.1%	295 (41.0%)	26 (3.6%)	365 (50.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.8%)	16	2021^st of 2240 public elementary schools	9.8%		23.8	1803^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	20.2%	218	35.0	44.0	37.0				45.0	53.0	37.0				45.0					$11,783	$1,482	$10,300
Limona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1115 Telfair Rd	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8200	543	36	15.2	52.7%	166 (30.6%)	104 (19.2%)	206 (37.9%)	26 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (6.8%)	53	1074^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.1%		47.5	1174^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.0%	100	52.0	55.0	71.0				64.0	62.0	62.0				66.0					$11,736	$1,223	$10,514
Schmidt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 Williams Rd	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 651-2110	510	34	15.0	72.7%	57 (11.2%)	180 (35.3%)	239 (46.9%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.9%)	18.2	1971^st of 2240 public elementary schools	12.0%		15.5	2024^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.4%	53	42.0	40.0	36.0				59.0	37.0	40.0				49.0					$13,179	$1,726	$11,454
Yates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Kingsway Rd	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8177	548	35	15.8	70.3%	114 (20.8%)	117 (21.4%)	280 (51.1%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.1%)	14.2	2056^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.2%		16.8	1989^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.9%	67	25.0	37.0	40.0				27.0	43.0	51.0				48.0					$12,912	$1,972	$10,940

Frequently Asked Questions about Lopez Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Lopez Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Burnett Middle School
High : Armwood High School

What is the racial makeup of Lopez Elementary School?

Students at Lopez Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 38% White, 16% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is Lopez Elementary School a good school?

Lopez Elementary School ranks 1529^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Lopez Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Lopez Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 511 students attended Lopez Elementary School.

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