FISHHAWK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

921 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fishhawk Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Lithia, Florida, serving students in Hillsborough County. As part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the institution is situated within the master-planned Fishhawk Ranch community, a suburban area known for its family-oriented environment. The school is generally recognized for its commitment to academic standards and its role as a central hub for the surrounding residential neighborhood.

Academically, Fishhawk Creek Elementary provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school typically focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment, utilizing district-wide resources and technology to enhance student engagement. Because it serves a large suburban population, the school often benefits from high levels of parental involvement and active community support through its Parent Teacher Association (PTA), which helps fund extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and school events.

921

Total Students

61.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FISHHAWK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	591
Hispanic	162
Black	46
Asian	41
Two or More	77
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
591 (64.2%)
Hispanic
162 (17.6%)
Two or More
77 (8.4%)
Black
46 (5.0%)
Asian
41 (4.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)651-2150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	921
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 155

Grade 4 175

Grade 5 180

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FISHHAWK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	133
Grade 2	145
Grade 3	155
Grade 4	175
Grade 5	180

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FISHHAWK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	445	48.3%
Male	476	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)