Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palm River 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Palm River Elementary School serves the west part of Tampa, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palm River Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palm River 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 Palm River Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#2998 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 Palm River Elementary School's ranking?
Palm River Elementary School is ranked #2998 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm River Elementary School often compared to?
Palm River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bing Elementary School, Literacy/leadership/technology Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm River Elementary School?
406 students attend Palm River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Palm River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palm River Elementary School?
Palm River Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm River Elementary School offer ?
Palm River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palm River Elementary School part of?
Palm River Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Palm River Elementary School located?
Palm River Elementary School is located in the Greater Palm River Point CDC neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Greater Palm River Point CDC.
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