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Just Elementary School

Summary:

Just Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 281 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 47th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Just Elementary School stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (79.36%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 13-68% African American. Academically, the school consistently performs well below district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 10-21% of students proficient in math, compared to 55-59% at the district and state levels. Additionally, Just Elementary has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 56.6%, much higher than the 18.9% to 58.3% range of nearby schools. The school also serves a predominantly low-income population, with 92.17% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 12.72% to 94.74% range of surrounding schools.

Despite these challenges, Just Elementary School spends $11,526 per student, which is lower than the spending at some nearby schools, such as Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School ($27,159 per student) and Washington Elementary School ($16,456 per student). This suggests that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be contributing to the school's poor academic outcomes, and addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges should be a top priority for the school and district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1315 W Spruce St
       Tampa, FL  33607

(813) 276-5708

District: Hillsborough

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,526 Help


Students who attend Just Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Blake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.4%
Hispanic:
14.6%
White:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Just Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.4%), Hispanic (14.6%), White (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Just Elementary School is 21.6. 4 schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Just Elementary School employs 13 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Just Elementary School is $11,526, which is the highest among 7 schools in the Hillsborough School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Just Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Just Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 2.07 1679th 1688 0.5%
2007 2.36 1766th 1786 1.1%
2008 4.89 1747th 1789 2.3%
2009 3.90 1813th 1847 1.8%
2010 1.78 1902nd 1919 0.9%
2011 5.14 1948th 1985 1.9%
2012 11.87 1842nd 1984 7.2%
2013 9.79 1934th 2029 4.7%
2014 8.43 1990th 2064 3.6%
2016 5.61 2037th 2087 2.4%
2017 8.55 2025th 2112 4.1%
2018 6.84 2054th 2118 3.0%
2019 6.37 2114th 2182 3.1%
2021 3.95 2228th 2247 0.8%
2022 3.22 2203rd 2219 0.7%
2023 2.41 2224th 2240 0.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Just Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 165 159 10 10 1 n/a n/a 0 345
1989 185 124 12 26 1 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 145 116 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1991 173 203 17 27 3 n/a n/a 0 423
1992 159 136 7 32 2 n/a n/a 0 336
1993 102 81 5 27 1 n/a n/a 0 216
1994 297 58 15 63 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1995 225 46 19 67 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1996 225 46 19 67 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1997 186 110 15 65 1 n/a n/a 0 377
1998 1 334 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1999 2 330 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 0 336 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2001 1 290 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2002 0 288 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2003 0 288 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2005 5 566 1 62 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2006 10 622 2 71 1 n/a n/a 0 706
2007 11 624 3 68 1 n/a n/a 11 718
2008 1 528 0 68 0 n/a n/a 13 610
2009 3 530 0 64 0 n/a n/a 25 622
2010 6 501 1 60 0 n/a n/a 17 585
2011 8 461 0 66 1 0 7 0 543
2012 5 452 6 53 1 0 11 0 528
2013 9 470 1 67 0 1 11 0 559
2014 19 565 0 70 1 1 12 0 668
2015 11 484 1 40 0 2 8 0 546
2016 12 451 2 39 0 2 6 0 512
2017 11 249 1 33 0 1 5 0 300
2018 7 270 0 33 0 1 7 0 318
2019 8 216 0 35 0 1 7 0 267
2020 13 226 1 20 0 2 6 0 268
2021 9 205 3 23 0 3 5 0 248
2022 5 183 2 29 0 0 5 0 224
2023 9 223 0 41 0 0 8 0 281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Just Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 345 23.0 15.0 66.7
1989 348 22.0 15.8 71.3
1990 292 24.0 12.1 63.4
1991 423 26.0 16.2 65
1992 336 20.0 16.8 54.2
1993 216 16.0 13.5 51.9
1994 434 24.0 18.1 32
1995 358 22.0 16.3 30.7
1996 358 22.0 16.3 30.7
1997 377 20.0 18.9 47.2
1998 357 15.0 23.8 95
1999 348 15.0 23.2 94.8
2000 361 17.0 21.2 99.2
2001 316 17.0 18.6 99.1
2002 321 8.0 40.1 84.1
2003 321 8.0 40.1 84.1
2005 634 35.0 18.1 95.7
2006 706 50.0 14.1 93.8
2007 718 34.0 21.1 95.9
2008 610 57.0 10.7 94.8
2009 622 54.7 12.0 99.3
2010 585 52.0 11.2 97.2
2011 543 50.0 10.8 95.4
2012 528 48.3 10.9 94.3
2013 559 57.0 9.8 96.2
2014 668 67.0 9.9 99.4
2015 546 57.0 9.5 98.2
2016 512 48.0 10.6 97.5
2017 300 34.0 8.8 96
2018 318 31.0 10.2 98.1
2019 267 21.0 12.7 98.1
2020 268 21.0 12.7 95.5
2021 248 20.5 12.0 97.6
2022 224 17.0 13.1 94.6
2023 281 13.0 21.6 92.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Just Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 345 23.0 15.0 66.7
1989 348 22.0 15.8 71.3
1990 292 24.0 12.1 63.4
1991 423 26.0 16.2 65
1992 336 20.0 16.8 54.2
1993 216 16.0 13.5 51.9
1994 434 24.0 18.1 32
1995 358 22.0 16.3 30.7
1996 358 22.0 16.3 30.7
1997 377 20.0 18.9 47.2
1998 357 15.0 23.8 95
1999 348 15.0 23.2 94.8
2000 361 17.0 21.2 99.2
2001 316 17.0 18.6 99.1
2002 321 8.0 40.1 84.1
2003 321 8.0 40.1 84.1
2005 634 35.0 18.1 95.7
2006 706 50.0 14.1 93.8
2007 718 34.0 21.1 95.9
2008 610 57.0 10.7 94.8
2009 622 54.7 12.0 99.3
2010 585 52.0 11.2 97.2
2011 543 50.0 10.8 95.4
2012 528 48.3 10.9 94.3
2013 559 57.0 9.8 96.2
2014 668 67.0 9.9 99.4
2015 546 57.0 9.5 98.2
2016 512 48.0 10.6 97.5
2017 300 34.0 8.8 96
2018 318 31.0 10.2 98.1
2019 267 21.0 12.7 98.1
2020 268 21.0 12.7 95.5
2021 248 20.5 12.0 97.6
2022 224 17.0 13.1 94.6
2023 281 13.0 21.6 92.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Just Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,865 (16.0%) $9,810 (84.0%) $11,675
2019 $1,401 (11.0%) $11,313 (89.0%) $12,714
2020 $1,502 (11.1%) $12,082 (88.9%) $13,584
2021 $2,150 (16.1%) $11,162 (83.8%) $13,313
2022 $2,520 (19.8%) $10,206 (80.2%) $12,727
2023 $2,969 (25.8%) $8,557 (74.2%) $11,526

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Just Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2114th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2224th of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Just Elementary School)2713
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5249
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Just Elementary School)2523
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5456
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Just Elementary School)227
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Just Elementary School)3219
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5760
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Just Elementary School)3117
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5452
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Just Elementary School)3518
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5454
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Just Elementary School)2617
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)5147
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students267281
 5.2%
African American216223
 3.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3541
 17.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White89
 12.5%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.1%92.2%
 6%

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Students at Just Elementary School are 79% African American, 15% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Just Elementary School.


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