Trapnell Elementary School
Trapnell Elementary School serves 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Trapnell Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Trapnell Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Trapnell Elementary School's student population of 580 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 580 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Trapnell Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Trapnell Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1777 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 33% |
| Black | 14% | 22% |
| White | 21% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Trapnell Elementary School is Plant City High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Turkey Creek Middle School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Walden Lake Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plant City Plant City Adult & Community Center
1.7 miles
1 Raider Pl
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7147 1.7 n/a n/a - Plant City Plant City High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,434 students
1.7 miles
1 Raider Pl
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370 1.7 9-12 2,434 - Plant City Walden Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 828 students
2.1 miles
2800 Turkey Creek Rd
Plant City, FL 33566
(813) 757-9433 2.1 PK-5 828 - Plant City Robinson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 685 students
2.4 miles
4801 Turkey Creek Rd
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9424 2.4 PK-5 685 - Plant City Turkey Creek Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 961 students
2.5 miles
5005 S Turkey Creek Rd
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9442 2.5 6-8 961
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