COLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in SEFFNER, FL with about 701 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, COLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

COLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Seffner, Florida, and is part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth and social development. As a neighborhood elementary school, it plays a central role in the Seffner area, striving to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school.

The school is integrated into the larger Hillsborough County district infrastructure, which allows it to leverage the resources, curriculum standards, and professional development programs managed by the district. Like other schools within this system, Colson Elementary prioritizes state-mandated benchmarks and standardized testing performance while aiming to maintain a welcoming atmosphere for families. Parents and community members can access official updates, school calendars, and district-wide resources through the Hillsborough County Public Schools website.

For more information, contact COLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (813) 744-8031 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1520 LAKEVIEW AVE
SEFFNER, FL 33584-5459
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COLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SEFFNER, FL with about 701 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HILLSBOROUGH
Total Students:
701
Teachers:
51
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 701 students

White
37.4%
Hispanic/Latino
30.4%
Black or African American
23.7%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.