SYMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Symmes Elementary School is a public school located in Riverview, Florida, operating under the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education within a supportive environment. Like other schools in the district, its curriculum aligns with Florida state standards, aiming to foster academic growth, social development, and critical thinking skills in its student body.

As part of one of the largest school districts in the United States, Symmes Elementary benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the Hillsborough County system. The school typically emphasizes community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration to enhance the learning experience. For the most current information regarding academic programs, extracurricular activities, or specific school policies, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Hillsborough County Public Schools website.

423

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SYMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	140
Black	70
Asian	13
Two or More	40

White
160 (37.8 %)
Hispanic
140 (33.1 %)
Black
70 (16.5 %)
Two or More
40 (9.5 %)
Asian
13 (3.1 %)

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)740-4182
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 24

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SYMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SYMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	196	46.3%
Male	227	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)