TINKER K-8 SCHOOL

(813)840-2043

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Tinker K-8 School is a unique educational institution located on MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Serving as part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the school is specifically designed to support the families of active-duty military personnel stationed at the base. Because of its location, the school fosters a close-knit community environment that understands the specific challenges and transitions often faced by military children, providing a stable and supportive academic foundation for students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Academically, Tinker K-8 focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student body while adhering to state curriculum standards. The school emphasizes character development, community engagement, and academic excellence, often integrating resources provided by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) to ensure military-connected students receive high-quality instruction. By bridging the gap between military life and civilian education, Tinker K-8 plays a vital role in ensuring that the children of service members receive a consistent and enriching educational experience regardless of their families' frequent relocations.

560

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TINKER K-8 SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	111
Black	65
Asian	7
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
310 (55.4%)
Hispanic
111 (19.8%)
Black
65 (11.6%)
Two or More
60 (10.7%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1%)
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)840-2043
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 32

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TINKER K-8 SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	45
Grade 6	51
Grade 7	64
Grade 8	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TINKER K-8 SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	47.5%
Male	294	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)