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Davis Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2000^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 11% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Davis Elementary School in Tampa, FL, is a public school serving 526 students in grades PK-5 within the Hillsborough district, located in an area where 71.5% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school has faced significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 11-16% of Florida elementary schools over the past several years and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its most pressing issue is a severe chronic absenteeism crisis, with 37.5% of students missing too many days in the 2023-2024 school year—far higher than nearby high-performing schools like Westchase Elementary (16.3%) and Lowry Elementary (23.0%).

Despite spending $13,853 per student—more than the district average and significantly higher than Westchase Elementary’s $10,405—academic results remain low. Math is a relative strength, with 3rd-grade proficiency at 48% (vs. 60% state), but English Language Arts scores are weaker, with 3rd-grade at just 34% (vs. 60% state). Interestingly, the school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1, better than many peers, yet this hasn’t translated into improved outcomes. Nearby charter schools like Horizon Charter School of Tampa (84th percentile) and Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science (12.3% chronic absenteeism) dramatically outperform Davis, highlighting a stark divide within the same neighborhood.

There is a glimmer of hope in 5th-grade science, which improved from 38% to 52% proficiency over two years, suggesting targeted interventions may be working in that subject. However, the school’s persistent low performance and high absenteeism point to deeper issues related to student engagement and family support. For parents considering Davis Elementary, the most critical factor to address is attendance, as a comprehensive strategy to improve chronic absenteeism would likely have the greatest impact on academic progress.

526

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,853

Per pupil spending ?

71.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10907 Memorial Hwy
Tampa, FL 33615

(813) 854-6010

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Davis Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Davidsen Middle School
High:	Alonso High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.4%

White:

9.3%

African American:

5.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 40th percentile in 2016 → 11th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (43% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (11th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

2,000^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 11%▼ down 30 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to bottom 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

135^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	16.9	2000 of 2240	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	20.6	1889 of 2258	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.8	2012 of 2256	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.0	1985 of 2240	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.1	1571 of 2219	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.4	1639 of 2247	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.9	1599 of 2182	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.4	1624 of 2118	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	31.5	1458 of 2112	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.7	1247 of 2087	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	39.8	1258 of 2064	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	29.4	1503 of 2029	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	31.9	1396 of 1984	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	30.0	1501 of 1985	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	39.9	1239 of 1919	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	24.9	1484 of 1847	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	31.8	1313 of 1789	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	47.1	999 of 1786	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science52%-8 vs state

Math45%-20 vs state

English Language Arts38%-22 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 24, 2013

My son's best school have been Helen Davis Elementary. Great teachers, wonderful dismissal procedures. We miss you Davis. 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 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
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10907 Memorial Hwy	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 854-6010	526	38	13.9	71.5%	49 (9.3%)	28 (5.3%)	423 (80.4%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	15 (2.9%)	16.9	2000^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.7%		20.6	1889^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.3%	111	34.0	42.0	39.0				48.0	44.0	42.0				52.0						$13,853	$1,842	$12,011
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9659 W Waters Ave	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 793-6085	819	36	22.7	31.7%	130 (15.9%)	32 (3.9%)	612 (74.7%)	26 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.1%)	51.7	1096^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.1%		58.4	918^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.3%	178	63.0	70.0	56.0	74.0	78.0	64.0	65.0	63.0	54.0	54.0	74.0	80.0	51.0	47.0	95.0	89.0	89.0	84.0	$8,926	$159	$8,767
Woodbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Woodbridge Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7460	602	31	19.2	62.8%	56 (9.3%)	35 (5.8%)	489 (81.2%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	27.4	1736^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.5%		16.3	2002^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	11.3%	266	42.0	51.0	56.0				54.0	46.0	52.0				47.0						$12,534	$1,672	$10,862
Lowry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11505 Country Hollow Dr	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 855-8178	755	52	14.5	28.1%	301 (39.9%)	52 (6.9%)	312 (41.3%)	46 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.6%)	62.2	830^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.9%		62.3	819^th of 2258 public elementary schools	63.7%	11	65.0	71.0	59.0				74.0	75.0	58.0				60.0						$11,638	$1,040	$10,597
Westchase Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9517 W Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4600	876	52	16.9	21.5%	445 (50.8%)	24 (2.7%)	268 (30.6%)	88 (10.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (5.5%)	89.8	138^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.8%		89.4	186^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.8%	48	81.0	79.0	80.0				89.0	85.0	83.0				79.0						$10,405	$734	$9,672
Bay Crest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4925 Webb Rd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5382	572	24	24.0	62.4%	53 (9.3%)	35 (6.1%)	466 (81.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	13.6	2069^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.6%		9.8	2153^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	4.7%	84	28.0	51.0	44.0				36.0	36.0	42.0				45.0						$12,594	$1,385	$11,209
Bellamy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9720 Wilsky Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5387	589	39	14.9	68.4%	39 (6.6%)	35 (5.9%)	480 (81.5%)	25 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	36.8	1482^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	33.8%		26.2	1751^st of 2258 public elementary schools	22.5%	269	63.0	50.0	50.0				62.0	64.0	51.0				40.0						$13,270	$1,775	$11,494
Morgan Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 Armand Dr	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5369	522	30	17.1	64.6%	60 (11.5%)	22 (4.2%)	431 (82.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	10.5	2134^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.7%		21.1	1871^st of 2258 public elementary schools	17.1%	263	33.0	40.0	46.0				29.0	45.0	29.0				38.0						$11,277	$1,406	$9,872
Town & Country Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6025 Hanley Rd	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7500	379	30	12.6	77.8%	15 (4.0%)	19 (5.0%)	332 (87.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	16.1	2017^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.0%		17.6	1978^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.4%	39	39.0	32.0	42.0				37.0	40.0	55.0				42.0						$16,931	$2,185	$14,745
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa	Public, Charter	K-8	7235 W Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 887-3800	317	15	21.8	6.6%	34 (10.7%)	10 (3.2%)	235 (74.1%)	31 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	81.2	355^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.2%		78.3	445^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.3%	90	84.0	65.0	88.0	89.0	100.0	100.0	73.0	50.0	76.0	100.0	100.0		94.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		100.0	$8,250	$48	$8,202

Frequently Asked Questions about Davis Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Davis Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Davidsen Middle School
High : Alonso High School

How many students attend Davis Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 526 students attended Davis Elementary School.

What district is Davis Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

Is Davis Elementary School a good school?

Davis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.7% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Davis Elementary School?

Students at Davis Elementary School are 80% Hispanic, 9% White, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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