MCKITRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

988 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKitrick Elementary School, located in Lutz, Florida, is a highly regarded public school within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with a supportive school culture that encourages personal growth and community engagement.

Beyond its focus on rigorous academics, McKitrick Elementary is recognized for fostering strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the local community. The school benefits from an active PTA and a variety of extracurricular programs that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education. By prioritizing high standards and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, responsible, and lifelong learners as they transition to middle school.

988

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCKITRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	550
Hispanic	188
Black	24
Asian	154
Two or More	67
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
550 (55.7 %)
Hispanic
188 (19.0 %)
Asian
154 (15.6 %)
Two or More
67 (6.8 %)
Black
24 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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)558-5427
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	988
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 1

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 169

Grade 4 201

Grade 5 199