Gorrie Elementary School

705 W Deleon St
Tampa, FL 33606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Gorrie Elementary School, originally the Hyde Park School, is a historic building in Tampa, Florida. It was renamed in 1915 to honor John Gorrie. It is a two story brick building the St. Petersburg Times called a "jewel". Singer and actress Mary Hatcher attended the school.
Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gorrie 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 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 5% in FL
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Gorrie Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar

School Rankings

Gorrie Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gorrie Elementary School is 0.52, 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)
#165 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
82%
52%
80%
52%
75-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
68%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Gorrie Elementary School's ranking?
Gorrie Elementary School is ranked #165 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gorrie Elementary School often compared to?
Gorrie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gorrie Elementary School?
509 students attend Gorrie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gorrie Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gorrie Elementary School?
Gorrie Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gorrie Elementary School offer ?
Gorrie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gorrie Elementary School part of?
Gorrie Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Gorrie Elementary School located?
Gorrie Elementary School is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Hyde Park.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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