ALAFIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

568 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alafia Elementary School is a public school located in Valrico, Florida, serving students in Hillsborough County. As part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for elementary-aged children. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and active parent-teacher collaboration.

The campus, located on Culbreath Road, serves as a hub for the local Valrico community. Like many schools in the Hillsborough district, Alafia Elementary prioritizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities. By leveraging district resources and maintaining a focus on personalized learning, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transitions and long-term academic success.

568

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALAFIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	191
Black	41
Asian	9
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
280 (49.3%)
Hispanic
191 (33.6%)
Two or More
43 (7.6%)
Black
41 (7.2%)
Asian
9 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
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)744-8190
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 36

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALAFIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALAFIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	283	49.8%
Male	285	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)