CANNELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cannella Elementary School is a public school located in the Carrollwood area of Tampa, Florida, and is part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development through a curriculum aligned with state standards. It emphasizes building a strong foundation in core subjects while providing students with a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Cannella Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and school spirit. The school offers various extracurricular programs and resources designed to nurture social-emotional skills and student well-being. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, Cannella strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to achieve their potential and prepare for future success.

617

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CANNELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	409
Black	70
Asian	20
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

Hispanic
409 (66.3%)
White
88 (14.3%)
Black
70 (11.3%)
Two or More
29 (4.7%)
Asian
20 (3.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)975-6941
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 42

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CANNELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CANNELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	293	47.5%
Male	324	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)