TURNER-BARTELS K-8 SCHOOL

1,442 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Turner-Bartels K-8 School is a public school located in the Tampa Palms area of Tampa, Florida, and is part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for fostering a cohesive community environment where students can transition through their formative academic years within a single campus setting. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of high school while emphasizing both academic achievement and character development.

As a K-8 institution, Turner-Bartels offers a unique educational model that allows for strong continuity in instruction and a close-knit school culture. The campus is well-regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which supports a variety of extracurricular activities, academic programs, and enrichment opportunities. By maintaining high standards and a focus on student-centered learning, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding Tampa community.

1,442

Total Students

93.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TURNER-BARTELS K-8 SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	417
Black	315
Asian	174
Two or More	99
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
427 (29.6 %)
Hispanic
417 (28.9 %)
Black
315 (21.8 %)
Asian
174 (12.1 %)
Two or More
99 (6.9 %)
American Indian
7 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)907-9066
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 25

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 149

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 158

Grade 6 215

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 198