Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sheehy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sheehy Elementary School serves the northwest part of Tampa, FL, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheehy Elementary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sheehy 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 Sheehy Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#3478 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
74%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
4%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheehy Elementary School's ranking?
Sheehy Elementary School is ranked #3478 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sheehy Elementary School often compared to?
Sheehy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sheehy Elementary School?
396 students attend Sheehy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sheehy Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheehy Elementary School?
Sheehy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sheehy Elementary School offer ?
Sheehy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheehy Elementary School part of?
Sheehy Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Sheehy Elementary School located?
Sheehy Elementary School is located in the Woodland Terrace neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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