SHEEHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sheehy Elementary School is a public school located in the East Tampa area, operating as part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated on North 40th Street and functions as a core educational hub for its surrounding residential community. As a Title I school, it is dedicated to providing academic support and resources tailored to the specific needs of its diverse student body, focusing on foundational skill development in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hillsborough County school district, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and a supportive learning environment. Like many elementary schools in the district, Sheehy integrates classroom instruction with initiatives designed to foster social-emotional growth and community involvement. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular activities can find further information and contact details through the official Hillsborough County Public Schools website.

396

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHEEHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	75
Black	294
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
294 (74.2%)
Hispanic
75 (18.9%)
White
16 (4.0%)
Two or More
7 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)233-3800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 35

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHEEHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHEEHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	49%
Male	202	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)