James Elementary School

4302 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610

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Tel: (813) 740-4800

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James Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

James Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

James Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 38% over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

426 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

James Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of James Elementary School is 0.38, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#3559 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

16%

48%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

19%

52%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

18%

35%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in James Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

77%

22%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in James Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

36%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.38

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of James Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

96%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hillsborough School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Elementary School's ranking?

James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend James Elementary School?

426 students attend James Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of James Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of James Elementary School?

James Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does James Elementary School offer ?

James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is James Elementary School part of?

James Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break/Non-Student Days

March 13, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)

May 26, 2023 (Friday)

Students' First Day of School

August 10, 2023 (Thursday)

Fall Break/Non-Student Days *

November 20, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education