PALM RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palm River Elementary School, located on Maydell Drive in Tampa, Florida, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment where young learners can build strong academic foundations in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its student body for future success while encouraging personal growth and social development throughout their foundational years.

As part of the broader Hillsborough County school system, Palm River Elementary utilizes district-wide resources and curricula to ensure students meet state educational standards. The school serves the local Tampa community by providing a structured setting that aims to bridge the gap between early childhood development and middle school readiness. Through collaboration between teachers, staff, and families, the school remains committed to providing an accessible and equitable learning experience for its diverse student population.

406

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	222
Black	134
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
222 (54.7%)
Black
134 (33.0%)
White
39 (9.6%)
Two or More
10 (2.5%)
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)744-8066
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 53

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	45.8%
Male	220	54.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)