Chiles Elementary School

16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W
Tampa, FL 33647
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 822 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chiles Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 822 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (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 822 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Chiles Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#184 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
83%
52%
78%
52%
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.78
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Chiles Elementary School's ranking?
Chiles Elementary School is ranked #184 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
822 students attend Chiles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Chiles Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chiles Elementary School?
Chiles Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chiles Elementary School offer ?
Chiles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chiles Elementary School part of?
Chiles Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Chiles Elementary School located?
Chiles Elementary School is located in the Tampa Palms neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Tampa Palms.

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5   4/18/2025
It's great.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 822 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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