EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL

2156 UNIVERSITY SQUARE MALL
TAMPA, FL 33612

www.excelsiorpreptampa.com/

Charter School 242 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Excelsior Prep Charter School, located in the University Square Mall in Tampa, Florida, operates as a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum designed to equip students with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in higher education. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and individualized student growth, the institution aims to bridge achievement gaps and foster a culture of academic excellence within the local community.

Beyond its academic core, the school is structured to provide a supportive and focused learning community for K-8 students. Because it operates as a charter school, it offers families an alternative to traditional district-run public schools, utilizing a unique charter governing board to implement its specific educational mission. Excelsior Prep prioritizes high expectations for both student behavior and scholastic achievement, aiming to prepare its student body to excel as responsible, lifelong learners in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

242

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	125
Black	100
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
125 (51.7%)
Black
100 (41.3%)
White
11 (4.5%)
Two or More
4 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)644-9060
Website:	http://www.excelsiorpreptampa.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 35

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	121	50%
Male	121	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)