MORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

770 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mort Elementary School, located on E. Bearss Avenue in Tampa, Florida, is a public school operating within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education within the framework of the district’s academic standards. As part of a large and diverse school system, Mort Elementary is committed to fostering student growth through a structured curriculum and access to essential educational resources.

The school functions as a community hub, emphasizing the importance of parent and family involvement in the academic development of its students. By utilizing the resources provided by Hillsborough County Public Schools, Mort Elementary strives to create a supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school. For families seeking specific details regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars, the district's official website serves as the primary portal for up-to-date information and administrative guidance.

770

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	510
Black	168
Asian	9
Two or More	35

Hispanic
510 (66.2 %)
Black
168 (21.8 %)
White
48 (6.2 %)
Two or More
35 (4.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.2 %)

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)975-7373
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	469
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 37

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 160

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	116
Grade 3	160
Grade 4	125
Grade 5	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	384	49.9%
Male	386	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)