Lithia Springs Elementary School
Tel:
(813) 744-8016
- Lithia Springs Elementary School serves 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lithia Springs Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lithia Springs Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lithia Springs Elementary School's student population of 640 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 640 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lithia Springs Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Lithia Springs Elementary School is 0.45, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #599 out of 3633 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 33% |
| Black | 2% | 22% |
| White | 73% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lithia Springs Elementary School is Newsome High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Randall Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cimino Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valrico Cimino Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 890 students
1.3 miles
4329 Culbreath Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 740-4450 1.3 PK-5 890 - Valrico Alafia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 644 students
1.7 miles
3535 Culbreath Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8190 1.7 PK-5 644 - Lithia Newsome High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,857 students
1.8 miles
16550 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4600 1.8 9-12 2,857 - Lithia Randall Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,441 student
1.8 miles
16510 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-3900 1.8 6-8 1,441 - Lithia Bevis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 869 students
2.0 miles
5720 Osprey Ridge Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000 2.0 PK-5 869
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