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Tampa Palms Elementary School

Q: Is Tampa Palms Elementary School a good school?

Tampa Palms Elementary School ranks 683 rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

683^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 70% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Tampa Palms Elementary School is a public school in Tampa, FL, serving 682 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the Hillsborough district, offering a solid academic option in a diverse neighborhood where 38% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school consistently outperforms district averages in math, ELA, and science, with recent proficiency rates like 75% in 3rd-grade math compared to the district's 60%. It sits in a "middle ground" among nearby schools, ranking in the 70th percentile—stronger than struggling neighbors like Lewis Elementary (4th percentile) and Woodmont Charter (2nd percentile), but not as top-tier as Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary (95th percentile) or Chiles Elementary (89th percentile), which is just 1.15 miles away on the same street. A key advantage is its favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1, offering smaller class sizes than many high-performing peers like Chiles (16.1:1) or Patel (22.1:1). Math is a clear strength, while 5th-grade science scores (62%) lag behind top neighbors like Chiles (79%).

However, there are notable concerns. The school's state ranking has steadily declined from the 87th percentile in 2015-2016 to the 70th percentile in 2025-2026, a 17-point drop. Chronic absenteeism has more than tripled from 8.7% in 2019-2020 to 30.4% in 2023-2024, though it remains slightly better than district and state averages. Additionally, Tampa Palms spends $13,662 per student—the highest among nearby schools—yet doesn't achieve the top-tier results of more efficient spenders like Patel ($8,971 per student) or Chiles ($10,550 per student), suggesting room for financial review.

682

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,662

Per pupil spending ?

38.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6100 Tampa Palms Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647

(813) 975-7390

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Tampa Palms Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Liberty Middle School
High:	Freedom High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

25.7%

White:

23.6%

African American:

22.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2016 → 70th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (69% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

683^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^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	67.8	683 of 2240	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.5	869 of 2258	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.9	725 of 2256	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.0	525 of 2240	76.6%	★★★★☆
2022	77.8	464 of 2219	79.1%	★★★★☆
2021	81.1	402 of 2247	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	78.8	431 of 2182	80.2%	★★★★☆
2018	81.9	358 of 2118	83.1%	★★★★☆
2017	83.4	304 of 2112	85.6%	★★★★☆
2016	85.0	270 of 2087	87.1%	★★★★☆
2014	88.7	172 of 2064	91.7%	★★★★★
2013	91.9	107 of 2029	94.7%	★★★★★
2012	91.7	105 of 1984	94.7%	★★★★★
2011	89.8	107 of 1985	94.6%	★★★★★
2010	85.6	204 of 1919	89.4%	★★★★☆
2009	85.5	205 of 1847	88.9%	★★★★☆
2008	91.4	82 of 1789	95.4%	★★★★★
2007	86.8	174 of 1786	90.3%	★★★★★
2006	91.0	102 of 1688	94.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math72%+8 vs state

English Language Arts67%+7 vs state

Science62%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, September 20, 2016

It's a great school. But I would like if they are more involved in arts and extra curricular activities. Also my daughter classroom is too big, almost 30 students.But very happy with her academics and the security of the school is impeccable. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Is amazed at how the office staff, teachers, even the Principal remembers my kids name & says good morning to him everday & its not because he's usually in trouble or an above average student, but just because he's there everyday & they really seem to care & want to get to know each & every kid. I up-rooted my entire family from 3hrs away just so my son could go to this school, with very high expectations entering they have exceeded my expectations. However, being a very young single mom in this very high-class neighborhood definitely has me standing out & easily, instantly judged. The after school YMCA program is outstanding & couldn't ask for a better director, Ms. Doris, love her! My son loves going to school everyday & although he is considered "average," everday his teacher works with him to help encourage him & give him the drive to become "above average" in his reading, writing, and other areas of learning in the most creative ways. BUt most importantly he is safe, they completely lock all doors & exterior openings so that no one is allowed in or out without them knowing about it, which is extremely important to me. 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
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
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
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
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
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
Lewis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Whiteway Dr	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6947	546	39	14.1	64.1%	114 (20.9%)	201 (36.8%)	170 (31.1%)	29 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.5%)	10.2	2142^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	4.4%		15.5	2026^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.3%	116	40.0	40.0	35.0				51.0	38.0	32.0				21.0					$13,248	$1,706	$11,542
Woodmont Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10402 N 56th St	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 708-1596	632	35	18.0	21.8%	22 (3.5%)	418 (66.1%)	162 (25.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.1%)	5.9	2191^st of 2240 public elementary schools	2.2%		5.5	2214^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.9%	23	34.0	22.0	23.0	42.0	26.0	40.0	29.0	25.0	21.0	40.0	56.0	57.0	23.0	33.0	91.0	85.0	49.0	$8,734	$1,212	$7,522
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
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
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	10739 Raulerson Ranch Rd	Tampa	33637	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 444-0660	510	23	22.1	8.2%	156 (30.6%)	101 (19.8%)	122 (23.9%)	83 (16.3%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.2%)	91	112^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.0%		91.7	115^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.9%	3	81.0	74.0	89.0				89.0	84.0	97.0				88.0					$8,971	$44	$8,927

Frequently Asked Questions about Tampa Palms Elementary School

What district is Tampa Palms Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

Is Tampa Palms Elementary School a good school?

Tampa Palms Elementary School ranks 683^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Tampa Palms Elementary School?

Students at Tampa Palms Elementary School are 26% Asian, 24% White, 22% African American, 22% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Tampa Palms Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 682 students attended Tampa Palms Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Tampa Palms Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Tampa Palms Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : Freedom High School

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