ROLAND PARK K-8 MAGNET SCHOOL

933 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Roland Park K-8 Magnet School, located in Tampa’s West Tampa neighborhood, is a highly regarded public magnet school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, it is widely recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum and its emphasis on the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. The school focuses on developing well-rounded students by fostering critical thinking, global awareness, and a strong sense of community responsibility, preparing them for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Roland Park is known for a vibrant school culture that balances high achievement with diverse enrichment opportunities. The school’s magnet status draws students from a wide geographic area, creating a culturally diverse learning environment. By integrating technology, the arts, and character education, the school strives to cultivate inquisitive, lifelong learners in a supportive, structured setting that emphasizes both personal growth and academic excellence.

933

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROLAND PARK K-8 MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	314
Black	176
Asian	66
Two or More	92
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
314 (33.7%)
White
276 (29.6%)
Black
176 (18.9%)
Two or More
92 (9.9%)
Asian
66 (7.1%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)872-5212
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	933
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 145

Grade 7 131

Grade 8 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROLAND PARK K-8 MAGNET SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	94
Grade 6	145
Grade 7	131
Grade 8	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROLAND PARK K-8 MAGNET SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	451	48.3%
Male	482	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)