Carrollwood K-8 School

3516 Mcfarland Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carrollwood K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carrollwood K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Carrollwood K-8 School's student population of 715 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 Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Carrollwood K-8 School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrollwood K-8 School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#715 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
68%
52%
67%
52%
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
43%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carrollwood K-8 School's ranking?
Carrollwood K-8 School is ranked #715 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Carrollwood K-8 School often compared to?
Carrollwood K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Magdalene Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Carrollwood K-8 School?
715 students attend Carrollwood K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Carrollwood K-8 School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrollwood K-8 School?
Carrollwood K-8 School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carrollwood K-8 School offer ?
Carrollwood K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carrollwood K-8 School part of?
Carrollwood K-8 School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Carrollwood K-8 School located?
Carrollwood K-8 School is located in the Carrollwood neighborhood of Tampa, FL.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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