RUSKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

838 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ruskin Elementary School, located at 101 E College Ave in Ruskin, Florida, is a public educational institution serving the local community as part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. The school provides core academic instruction for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Its location in the heart of Ruskin places it as a central hub for neighborhood families, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school.

As a part of the larger Hillsborough County school system, Ruskin Elementary adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards and operational policies. The school emphasizes student development through a combination of classroom instruction, enrichment activities, and community engagement. Parents and community members can stay informed about school-specific news, calendars, and academic resources by visiting the official Hillsborough County Public Schools website at [sdhc.k12.fl.us](http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/).

838

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUSKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	533
Black	160
Asian	2
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
533 (63.6%)
Black
160 (19.1%)
White
106 (12.6%)
Two or More
36 (4.3%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
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)671-5177
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	564
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 52

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUSKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	135
Grade 2	130
Grade 3	147
Grade 4	125
Grade 5	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUSKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	407	48.6%
Male	431	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)