Chiles Elementary School

16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W
Tampa, FL 33647
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 874 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chiles Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 874 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 5% in FL
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chiles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Chiles Elementary School's student population of 874 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
874 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Chiles Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chiles Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#180 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
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81%
48%
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78%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
36%
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Black
17%
21%
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White
33%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.78
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chiles Elementary School's ranking?
Chiles Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Chiles Elementary School often compared to?
Chiles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clark Elementary School, Tampa Palms Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Chiles Elementary School?
874 students attend Chiles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Chiles Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chiles Elementary School?
Chiles Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chiles Elementary School offer ?
Chiles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chiles Elementary School part of?
Chiles Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 874 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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