Sheehy Elementary School

6402 N 40th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 323 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 25-29% (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 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Sheehy Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
323 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sheehy 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 Sheehy Elementary School is 0.35, 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)
#3366 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sheehy Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sheehy 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.
25-29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sheehy 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.
20-29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sheehy 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
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sheehy Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
79%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sheehy Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sheehy Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sheehy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sheehy Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Sheehy 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 Sheehy 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 Sheehy 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 Sheehy Elementary School's ranking?
Sheehy Elementary School is ranked #3366 out of 3,704 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?
25-29% 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?
323 students attend Sheehy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sheehy Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheehy Elementary School?
Sheehy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sheehy Elementary School offer ?
Sheehy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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.

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: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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