PALM RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PALM RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in TAMPA, FL with about 492 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 49 teachers, PALM RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

PALM RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Maydell Drive in Tampa, Florida, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment where young learners can build strong academic foundations in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its student body for future success while encouraging personal growth and social development throughout their foundational years.

As part of the broader Hillsborough County school system, Palm River Elementary utilizes district-wide resources and curricula to ensure students meet state educational standards. The school serves the local Tampa community by providing a structured setting that aims to bridge the gap between early childhood development and middle school readiness. Through collaboration between teachers, staff, and families, the school remains committed to providing an accessible and equitable learning experience for its diverse student population.

For more information, contact PALM RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (813) 744-8066 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

805 MAYDELL DR
TAMPA, FL 33619-4542
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PALM RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TAMPA, FL with about 492 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HILLSBOROUGH
Total Students:
492
Teachers:
49
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 492 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.0%
Black or African American
34.6%
White
12.0%
Two or more races
4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
43.3%
Male
56.7%

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.