Thonotosassa Elementary School
Tel:
(813)987-6987
- Thonotosassa Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Thonotosassa Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Thonotosassa Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 374 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thonotosassa Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thonotosassa Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2768 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 32% |
| Black | 26% | 22% |
| White | 43% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | HILLSBOROUGH School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thonotosassa Elementary School is Acts (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jennings Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Folsom Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Thonotosassa Folsom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 545 students
0.8 miles
9855 Harney Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813)987-6755 0.8 PK-5 545 - Thonotosassa Acts Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 10 students
0.9 miles
11309 Tom Folsom Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813)651-2166 0.9 9-12 10 - Seffner Jennings Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 716 students
1.9 miles
8799 Williams Rd
Seffner, FL 33584
(813)740-4575 1.9 6-8 716 - Thonotosassa Terrace Community Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 660 students
2.0 miles
11734 Jefferson Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813)987-6555 2.0 6-8 660 - Seffner Mcdonald Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 600 students
2.5 miles
501 W Pruett Rd
Seffner, FL 33584
(813)744-8154 2.5 PK-5 600
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