James Elementary School

4302 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James 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 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

James Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

James Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3443 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
71%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of James Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Elementary School's ranking?
James Elementary School is ranked #3443 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James Elementary School often compared to?
James Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foster Elementary School, Sulphur Springs K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James Elementary School?
386 students attend James Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of James Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Elementary School?
James Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Elementary School offer ?
James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James Elementary School part of?
James Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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