BUCKHORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2420 BUCKHORN SCHOOL CT
VALRICO, FL 33594

759 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Buckhorn Elementary School, located in Valrico, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Situated in a suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Hillsborough County school system, Buckhorn Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success through a blend of core academic instruction and enrichment opportunities.

Beyond its core curriculum, Buckhorn Elementary is known for being an active part of the local Valrico community. The school promotes a collaborative culture, encouraging parental involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to fostering a positive school climate, the staff focuses on meeting the individual needs of their students, helping them grow both intellectually and socially within a safe and structured campus environment.

759

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUCKHORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	239
Black	64
Asian	23
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
379 (49.9 %)
Hispanic
239 (31.5 %)
Black
64 (8.4 %)
Two or More
50 (6.6 %)
Asian
23 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)744-8240
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
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 23

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 125

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BUCKHORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	112
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	143
Grade 5	125

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BUCKHORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	363	47.8%
Male	396	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)