Serving 904 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sessums Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 904 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sessums Elementary School serves the southern part of Riverview, FL, covering an area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sessums Elementary School's student population of 904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
904 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing all students to grade level and beyond.
School Rankings
Sessums Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sessums 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1583 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Stallions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sessums Elementary School's ranking?
Sessums Elementary School is ranked #1583 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sessums Elementary School often compared to?
Sessums Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collins Pk-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sessums Elementary School?
904 students attend Sessums Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Sessums Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sessums Elementary School?
Sessums Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sessums Elementary School offer ?
Sessums Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sessums Elementary School part of?
Sessums Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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