From Shaw Elementary School, "Shaw Elementary is a culturally rich learning community located in the heart of Tampa. Our classrooms are filled with one-to-one technology like laptops and iPads to help differentiate our lessons and to prepare our students for the future. Students participate in clubs like Rock Band, Robotics, Art, Gardening, and our Bulldog Patrol Squad. We encourage our students’ interests while teaching them about responsibility and discipline to help them reach their full potential. Our school boasts a Pre-K with new state-of-the-art facilities and a HOST program as well as bi-weekly after-school tutoring. Our community partners often offer scholarships and graduation incentives for our students."
Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shaw 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 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than 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 98% 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: 682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shaw Elementary School serves the northwest part of Tampa, FL, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 1.4 square miles. Families in this area typically have a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shaw Elementary School's student population of 682 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
682 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shaw 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 Shaw Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#3427 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
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)50.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Shaw Elementary School's ranking?
Shaw Elementary School is ranked #3427 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Shaw Elementary School often compared to?
Shaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Witter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Shaw Elementary School?
682 students attend Shaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Shaw Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shaw Elementary School?
Shaw Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shaw Elementary School offer ?
Shaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaw Elementary School part of?
Shaw Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Shaw Elementary School located?
Shaw Elementary School is located in the University Square neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in University Square.
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