MACFARLANE PARK ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL

MACFARLANE PARK ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in TAMPA, FL with about 370 students offering grade levels from 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 27 teachers, MACFARLANE PARK ELEMENTARY MAGNET 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.

MACFARLANE PARK ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL, located in the West Tampa area, is a distinguished International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the institution is highly regarded for its commitment to the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), which emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to foster global-mindedness, critical thinking, and social responsibility among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic focus, Macfarlane Park is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers a structured learning environment that encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. By integrating global perspectives into daily instruction and providing a supportive atmosphere for exploration, the school prepares its students not only for middle school success but for long-term academic achievement in an interconnected world.

For more information, contact MACFARLANE PARK ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL at (813) 356-1760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.