WEST TAMPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST TAMPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in TAMPA, FL with about 449 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 40 teachers, WEST TAMPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

WEST TAMPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the heart of the West Tampa neighborhood in Tampa, Florida. Operating under the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the school serves a diverse student population, offering a core curriculum centered on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in its local community, focusing on providing a supportive environment where students can transition through their early elementary years.

The school’s resources and operations are managed by the larger Hillsborough County district, which is one of the largest school districts in the United States. By leveraging district-wide initiatives and educational frameworks, West Tampa Elementary works to align its classroom instruction with state standards. Families associated with the school can utilize the district’s official website to access information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, transportation services, and various extracurricular programs designed to enrich the educational experience for young learners.

For more information, contact WEST TAMPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (813) 872-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.