Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colson Elementary School serves the northeast part of Seffner, FL, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colson Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colson Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2344 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colson Elementary School's ranking?
Colson Elementary School is ranked #2344 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Colson Elementary School often compared to?
Colson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seffner Elementary School, Mango Elementary School, Mcdonald Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Colson Elementary School?
511 students attend Colson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Colson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colson Elementary School?
Colson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colson Elementary School offer ?
Colson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colson Elementary School part of?
Colson Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Colson Elementary School located?
Colson Elementary School is located in the Seffner Community Alliance neighborhood of Seffner, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Seffner Community Alliance.
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