JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James Elementary School, located at 4302 E Ellicott St in Tampa, Florida, is a public school operating under the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. Its location in East Tampa places it within a significant urban school district that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and student development through standard curriculum requirements set by the state of Florida.

As part of the Hillsborough County system, the school follows the district’s broader mission to prepare students for middle school success by fostering a supportive learning environment. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Hillsborough County Public Schools website. The school functions as a neighborhood anchor, prioritizing the educational needs of the local student population through standardized instruction and district-supported resources.

388

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	100
Black	248
Asian	4
Two or More	7

Black
248 (63.9%)
Hispanic
100 (25.8%)
White
29 (7.5%)
Two or More
7 (1.8%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)

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)740-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 28

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	179	46.1%
Male	209	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)