Limona Elementary School

1115 Telfair Rd
Brandon, FL 33510
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Limona Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Limona Elementary School's student population of 567 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
567 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Limona Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Limona Elementary School is 0.73, 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)
#774 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Limona Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Limona Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Limona 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 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Limona Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
36%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Limona Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Limona Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Limona Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Limona Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Limona Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Limona Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Limona Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Limona Elementary School's ranking?
Limona Elementary School is ranked #774 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Limona Elementary School often compared to?
Limona Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Limona Elementary School?
567 students attend Limona Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Limona Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Limona Elementary School?
Limona Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Limona Elementary School offer ?
Limona Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Limona Elementary School part of?
Limona Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Limona Elementary School located?
Limona Elementary School is located in the Limona Improvement neighborhood of Brandon, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Limona Improvement.

School Calendar

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Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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