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Chiles Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

172^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Chiles Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 822 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 49 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Chiles Elementary has consistently been ranked among the top 10% of Florida elementary schools, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Chiles Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 88% of 3rd graders at Chiles were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53% for Hillsborough and 57% for Florida. In math, 89% of 3rd graders at Chiles were proficient or better, compared to 58% for Hillsborough and 63% for Florida. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.3% in 2021-2022 to 31.4% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Chiles Elementary outperforms many in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and math. For example, Lutz Preparatory School, a high-performing charter school, has similar or slightly lower proficiency rates compared to Chiles in some grade levels and subjects. Additionally, Chiles Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.56% to 37.03% over the past few years, which is lower than many of the nearby schools. The school's higher per-student spending, from $8,077 in 2020-2021 to $10,661 in 2023-2024, may also contribute to its strong academic performance.

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: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2014 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (80% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg54%

Florida avg58%

172^nd of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 176Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

49^th of 67Hillsborough 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
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 (2024-2025) ?

Math83%+22 vs state

English Language Arts79%+22 vs state

Science73%+18 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 (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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%)	89.8	172^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	92.4%		88	228^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.9%	56	88.0	77.0	72.0				89.0	86.0	75.0				73.0					$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%)	60.5	869^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.5%		65.9	725^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.9%	144	54.0	54.0	58.0				68.0	66.0	71.0				61.0					$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%)	85.6	278^th of 2258 public elementary schools	87.7%		85.9	286^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.3%	8	74.0	71.0	70.0				80.0	87.0	79.0				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%)	78.2	447^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.2%		77.4	468^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.3%	21	62.0	73.0	63.0	88.0	75.0	67.0	81.0	69.0	74.0	92.0		77.0	65.0	66.0	97.0		83.0	$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%)	64.3	771^st of 2258 public elementary schools	65.9%		59.4	874^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.3%	103	78.0	71.0	60.0	64.0	72.0	86.0	74.0	64.0	55.0	61.0	76.0	84.0	55.0	88.0	100.0		95.0	$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%)	17.8	1973^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	12.6%		16.7	1987^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.9%	14	38.0	30.0	37.0				47.0	41.0	49.0				31.0					$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%)	19.6	1923^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	14.8%		40.3	1343^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	40.5%	580	34.0	44.0	38.0				34.0	43.0	47.0				40.0					$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%)	12.1	2102^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	6.9%		13.3	2073^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	8.1%	29	23.0	38.0	29.0	46.0	49.0	54.0	36.0	51.0	29.0	54.0	38.0	57.0	20.0	56.0	88.0		50.0	$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%)	82.9	343^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	84.8%		84.4	310^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.3%	33	74.0	77.0	73.0				83.0	74.0	69.0				66.0					$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%)	94.1	58^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.4%		94.5	62^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	97.3%	4	82.0	84.0	82.0	89.0	79.0	95.0	85.0	95.0	84.0	98.0		86.0	84.0	95.0	97.0	100.0	98.0	$8,379	$306	$8,073

Frequently Asked Questions about Chiles Elementary School

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

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.

Is Chiles Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Chiles Elementary School ranks in the top 7.6% of Florida elementary schools.

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