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The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy

Public, Charter Grades K-5

1928^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 14% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is a small K-5 elementary school in Tampa, FL (33610) serving 61 students, and it is undergoing a dramatic, high-stakes transformation that sets it apart from every nearby school in the Hillsborough district.

The most striking change is the school's demographic and financial shift. In 2023-2024, nearly all students (100%) qualified for free/reduced lunch, similar to neighbors like James Elementary School (82.73%) and Potter Elementary School (85.87%). By 2024-2025, that figure plummeted to just 13.11%, while nearby schools remain above 47%. This coincided with per-student spending skyrocketing to $29,297—nearly double that of its highest-spending neighbor and more than double the typical nearby school's ~$15,000. However, the student-teacher ratio also jumped to 30.5:1, the highest in the area by far (the next highest is Palm River Elementary School at 16.8:1). This suggests a radical restructuring, possibly as a magnet or choice program, but raises questions about instructional quality with such a high ratio.

Academically, the school shows rapid gains from a very low base. For example, 5th-grade science proficiency jumped from 0% (2023-2024) to 47% (2025-2026), a rate of improvement unseen in nearby schools. Chronic absenteeism, while still a concern at 36.2% in 2023-2024, is significantly lower than neighbors like James ES (55.5%) and Potter ES (55.9%). Yet, compared to the high-performing Riverhills Elementary Magnet School (3-star, 70th percentile), which spends $12,396 per student with a 13.8:1 ratio, The Collaboratory Prep's extreme ratio likely limits its ability to match that performance. This school is a fascinating case of high investment yielding quick results, but its long-term success hinges on addressing its structural weaknesses.

Students ?

30.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,297

Per pupil spending ?

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6406 E Chelsea St
Tampa, FL 33610

(844) 702-3123

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.7%

Hispanic:

21.3%

Two or more races:

11.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 2nd percentile in 2019 → 14th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2019

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (45% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (14th percentile)

!Math scores 18 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

1,928^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 14%▲ up 12 pts since 2019

From bottom 2% (2019) to bottom 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

126^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	19.9	1928 of 2240	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	17.7	1976 of 2258	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	4.4	2226 of 2256	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	20.8	1833 of 2219	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.7	1871 of 2247	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	4.9	2134 of 2182	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science47%-13 vs state

Math46%-18 vs state

English Language Arts42%-18 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	6406 E Chelsea St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(844) 702-3123	61	2	30.5	13.1%	3 (4.9%)	37 (60.7%)	13 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	7 (11.5%)	19.9	1928^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.9%		17.7	1976^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.5%	48	53.0	45.0	29.0	47.0	45.0	47.0	47.0	$29,297	$1,005	$28,291
Kenly Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2909 N 66th St	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8074	404	28	14.4	78.5%	29 (7.2%)	211 (52.2%)	139 (34.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.2%)	45.6	1256^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.9%		38.2	1412^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.5%	156	28.0	40.0	71.0	59.0	49.0	71.0	78.0	$16,204	$2,295	$13,910
James Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4302 E Ellicott St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4800	388	25	15.5	82.7%	29 (7.5%)	248 (63.9%)	100 (25.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	4.5	2203^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	1.7%		3.3	2231^st of 2258 public elementary schools	1.2%	28	27.0	24.0	33.0	25.0	19.0	38.0	38.0	$16,445	$3,148	$13,297
Oak Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2716 N 46th St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-7733	314	23	13.7	79.3%	20 (6.4%)	216 (68.8%)	58 (18.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.1%)	14	2062^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	7.9%		9.7	2155^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.6%	93	40.0	21.0	33.0	64.0	40.0	36.0	24.0	$15,765	$2,560	$13,205
Robles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4405 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8033	472	31	15.2	82.4%	20 (4.2%)	325 (68.9%)	100 (21.2%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (4.0%)	11.8	2108^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.9%		10.6	2136^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.4%	28	35.0	45.0	35.0	43.0	51.0	26.0	33.0	$15,381	$2,579	$12,802
Sheehy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6402 N 40th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 233-3800	396	24	16.7	78.3%	16 (4.0%)	294 (74.2%)	75 (18.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	12.1	2105^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.0%		8.9	2169^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.9%	64	27.0	21.0	36.0	20.0	27.0	45.0	62.0	$15,137	$2,503	$12,633
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	405 S Riverhills Dr	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 987-6911	497	36	13.8	47.7%	110 (22.1%)	184 (37.0%)	132 (26.6%)	30 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.2%)	68	677^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.8%		67.6	702^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	68.9%	25	75.0	75.0	67.0	64.0	77.0	57.0	67.0	$12,396	$1,101	$11,294
Potter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3224 E Cayuga St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5564	467	28	16.4	85.9%	16 (3.4%)	350 (74.9%)	82 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.6%)	2.9	2217^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.0%		2.6	2237^th of 2258 public elementary schools	0.9%	20	29.0	27.0	28.0	36.0	16.0	23.0	20.0	$13,996	$2,718	$11,279
Lomax Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4207 N 26th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5569	239	18	13.5	77.8%	6 (2.5%)	193 (80.8%)	23 (9.6%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	32.3	1611^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.1%		34.7	1501^st of 2258 public elementary schools	33.5%	110	47.0	28.0	69.0	50.0	47.0	56.0	54.0	$15,341	$1,808	$13,533
Temple Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	124 Flotto Ave	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6903	639	42	15.2	73.4%	66 (10.3%)	352 (55.1%)	175 (27.4%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.5%)	10.4	2138^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.6%		8.9	2168^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.0%	30	29.0	37.0	32.0	34.0	48.0	45.0	34.0	$13,035	$2,151	$10,883

Frequently Asked Questions about The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy

Is The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy a good school?

The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?

Students at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy are 61% African American, 21% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% White, 2% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 61 students attended The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy.

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