KNIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

623 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Knights Elementary School is a public school located in Plant City, Florida, serving students as part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Situated on North Keene Road, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on providing elementary-level education that aligns with the district's standardized curriculum and educational goals. As a school within the Hillsborough County system, it emphasizes student development through state-mandated academic benchmarks and a variety of supportive learning programs.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hillsborough County Public Schools, which serves one of the largest and most diverse districts in the nation. By maintaining an online presence through the district’s official website, the school offers families access to essential information regarding school calendars, policies, and educational resources. Knights Elementary strives to foster a structured learning environment, aiming to prepare its student body for success as they transition into the middle school level within the regional academic pipeline.

623

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KNIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	289
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	26

White
298 (47.8 %)
Hispanic
289 (46.4 %)
Two or More
26 (4.2 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)

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)757-9333
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
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 34

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KNIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	117
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KNIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	292	46.9%
Male	331	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)