BALLAST POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2802 W BALLAST POINT BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33611

408 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ballast Point Elementary School is a public school located in the Bayshore Beautiful neighborhood of Tampa, Florida, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its strong connection to the local community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes academic excellence, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning through a diverse and engaging curriculum.

Beyond its core academics, Ballast Point Elementary is known for its active parent and community involvement, which enhances the educational experience through various extracurricular programs and events. The campus provides a traditional neighborhood school atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on building character and promoting social-emotional development alongside rigorous classroom instruction. By blending high academic standards with a focus on student well-being, Ballast Point remains a key educational pillar for families in the South Tampa area.

408

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BALLAST POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	77
Black	37
Asian	16
Two or More	35
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
240 (58.8%)
Hispanic
77 (18.9%)
Black
37 (9.1%)
Two or More
35 (8.6%)
Asian
16 (3.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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)272-3070
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 29

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BALLAST POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BALLAST POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	184	45.1%
Male	224	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)