DEER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.deerpark.mysdhc.org

989 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deer Park Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in the Citrus Park area of Tampa, Florida, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and its focus on developing the whole child. The campus fosters a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous curriculum while building social and emotional skills necessary for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that facilitates various enrichment programs, family events, and extracurricular activities. With a mission centered on student achievement and character development, Deer Park Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates technology, the arts, and community service. It is widely regarded as a staple of the Citrus Park neighborhood, providing a stable and nurturing foundation for elementary-aged children in the region.

989

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	246
Black	38
Asian	238
Two or More	49
American Indian	2

White
416 (42.1 %)
Hispanic
246 (24.9 %)
Asian
238 (24.1 %)
Two or More
49 (5.0 %)
Black
38 (3.8 %)
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)854-6031
Website:	http://www.deerpark.mysdhc.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	989
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 29

Kindergarten 173

Grade 1 166

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 192

Grade 4 160

Grade 5 125

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DEER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	173
Grade 1	166
Grade 2	144
Grade 3	192
Grade 4	160
Grade 5	125

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DEER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	472	47.7%
Male	517	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)