Bellamy Elementary School

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Bellamy Elementary School ranks 1686 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Bellamy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 558 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bellamy Elementary has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 78.49% Hispanic, 8.6% White, and 8.24% African American.

Bellamy Elementary faces several challenges, including significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district and state averages, with a 25.8% rate in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Bellamy's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 39%, compared to the district average of 47% and the state average of 53%. Additionally, Bellamy has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 72.22% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing Bellamy Elementary to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Horizon Charter School of Tampa, a public charter school within the same district, consistently outperforms Bellamy Elementary and the district/state averages on academic measures, with proficiency rates often exceeding 70% in core subjects. Conversely, several nearby traditional public schools, such as Woodbridge Elementary, Morgan Woods Elementary, and Town & Country Elementary, have even lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates than Bellamy Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

9720 Wilsky Blvd
Tampa, FL 33615

(813) 872-5387

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1686^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,304

Students who attend Bellamy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 558

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.5%

White:

8.6%

African American:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bellamy Elementary School ranks worse than 74.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 110^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.89. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.5%), White (8.6%), African American (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bellamy Elementary School is 15.9. 109 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bellamy Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bellamy Elementary School is $10,304. 105 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hillsborough:

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

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Rank History for Bellamy Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	47.81	901^st	1688	46.6%
2007	42.14	1096^th	1786	38.6%
2008	46.93	1001^st	1789	44.0%
2009	36.30	1273^rd	1847	31.1%
2010	36.79	1294^th	1919	32.6%
2011	40.82	1255^th	1985	36.8%
2012	49.71	1004^th	1984	49.4%
2013	31.65	1442^nd	2029	28.9%
2014	44.82	1135^th	2064	45.0%
2016	48.16	1083^rd	2087	48.1%
2017	31.72	1451^st	2112	31.3%
2018	35.93	1398^th	2118	34.0%
2019	33.29	1499^th	2182	31.3%
2021	38.35	1356^th	2247	39.7%
2022	36.88	1398^th	2219	37.0%
2023	36.02	1437^th	2240	35.8%
2024	27.89	1686^th	2256	25.3%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, December 18, 2017

Principal is amazing here! She inspires the teachers. Teachers are also amazing. I've only had one bad interaction (after almost 6 years here with my kids). That teacher transferred to Pasco County. Test scores are on the low side here - but it's a known fact that schools with challenging demographics have lower test scores. Do you know how many kids are the only fluent English speakers in their homes? These kids work so hard and the staff really is proud of them. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bellamy Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	722	175	16	112	0	n/a	n/a	0	1025
1989	732	209	9	119	0	n/a	n/a	0	1069
1990	726	189	18	139	5	n/a	n/a	0	1077
1991	711	162	19	158	5	n/a	n/a	0	1055
1992	771	159	23	169	1	n/a	n/a	0	1123
1993	566	162	18	154	1	n/a	n/a	0	901
1994	517	171	24	170	5	n/a	n/a	0	887
1995	614	166	27	260	8	n/a	n/a	0	1075
1996	614	166	27	260	8	n/a	n/a	0	1075
1997	576	176	27	284	6	n/a	n/a	0	1069
1998	492	154	21	256	4	n/a	n/a	0	927
1999	483	153	17	276	5	n/a	n/a	0	934
2000	425	122	16	298	1	n/a	n/a	0	862
2001	418	99	10	328	4	n/a	n/a	0	859
2002	334	86	18	379	1	n/a	n/a	0	818
2003	334	86	18	379	1	n/a	n/a	0	818
2004	319	86	21	455	2	n/a	n/a	0	883
2005	230	74	28	528	3	n/a	n/a	0	863
2006	255	95	25	531	2	n/a	n/a	0	908
2007	194	76	20	472	0	n/a	n/a	51	813
2008	205	80	21	459	0	n/a	n/a	44	809
2009	183	70	23	468	1	n/a	n/a	40	785
2010	160	73	39	485	1	n/a	n/a	36	794
2011	144	54	31	488	2	0	22	0	741
2012	145	54	32	500	2	0	22	0	755
2013	108	68	30	464	2	0	28	0	700
2014	88	64	28	473	2	0	24	0	679
2015	81	64	26	515	1	0	19	0	706
2016	78	51	28	498	0	0	16	0	671
2017	69	48	30	521	0	0	16	0	684
2018	66	51	28	478	1	0	14	0	638
2019	58	48	31	483	0	1	13	0	634
2020	53	47	20	476	0	1	9	0	606
2021	41	50	20	406	0	1	7	0	525
2022	46	51	24	400	0	1	6	0	528
2023	48	46	20	438	0	1	5	0	558

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 Bellamy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1025	54.0	18.9	35
1989	1069	56.0	19.0	38
1990	1077	57.0	18.8	32.3
1991	1055	57.0	18.5	34.8
1992	1123	57.0	19.7	40.7
1993	901	49.0	18.4	43.1
1994	887	47.0	18.9	41.6
1995	1075	54.0	19.9	42.4
1996	1075	54.0	19.9	42.4
1997	1069	55.0	19.4	45.8
1998	927	50.0	18.5	48.1
1999	934	48.0	19.5	61.8
2000	862	51.0	16.9	63.2
2001	859	50.0	17.2	63.7
2002	818	51.0	16.0	65.6
2003	818	51.0	16.0	65.6
2004	883	51.0	17.3	68.2
2005	863	57.0	15.1	72.1
2006	908	55.0	16.5	66
2007	813	47.0	17.3	73.1
2008	809	62.0	13.0	69.4
2009	785	65.3	12.7	76.5
2010	794	60.0	13.2	79.4
2011	741	59.1	12.5	76.5
2012	755	57.0	13.2	79.1
2013	700	58.0	12.0	82.7
2014	679	59.0	11.5	84.4
2015	706	62.0	11.3	86.7
2016	671	55.0	12.2	84.2
2017	684	55.0	12.4	85.1
2018	638	54.0	11.8	85.4
2019	634	38.0	16.6	83.8
2020	606	40.5	14.9	86.3
2021	525	42.5	12.3	87.8
2022	528	35.0	15.0	81.4
2023	558	35.0	15.9	72.2

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 Bellamy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1025	54.0	18.9	35
1989	1069	56.0	19.0	38
1990	1077	57.0	18.8	32.3
1991	1055	57.0	18.5	34.8
1992	1123	57.0	19.7	40.7
1993	901	49.0	18.4	43.1
1994	887	47.0	18.9	41.6
1995	1075	54.0	19.9	42.4
1996	1075	54.0	19.9	42.4
1997	1069	55.0	19.4	45.8
1998	927	50.0	18.5	48.1
1999	934	48.0	19.5	61.8
2000	862	51.0	16.9	63.2
2001	859	50.0	17.2	63.7
2002	818	51.0	16.0	65.6
2003	818	51.0	16.0	65.6
2004	883	51.0	17.3	68.2
2005	863	57.0	15.1	72.1
2006	908	55.0	16.5	66
2007	813	47.0	17.3	73.1
2008	809	62.0	13.0	69.4
2009	785	65.3	12.7	76.5
2010	794	60.0	13.2	79.4
2011	741	59.1	12.5	76.5
2012	755	57.0	13.2	79.1
2013	700	58.0	12.0	82.7
2014	679	59.0	11.5	84.4
2015	706	62.0	11.3	86.7
2016	671	55.0	12.2	84.2
2017	684	55.0	12.4	85.1
2018	638	54.0	11.8	85.4
2019	634	38.0	16.6	83.8
2020	606	40.5	14.9	86.3
2021	525	42.5	12.3	87.8
2022	528	35.0	15.0	81.4
2023	558	35.0	15.9	72.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bellamy Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$826 (8.9%)	$8,428 (91.1%)	$9,254
2019	$665 (7.4%)	$8,300 (92.6%)	$8,966
2020	$820 (8.3%)	$9,076 (91.7%)	$9,895
2021	$1,454 (14.3%)	$8,706 (85.7%)	$10,160
2022	$1,321 (13.4%)	$8,528 (86.6%)	$9,850
2023	$2,389 (23.2%)	$7,916 (76.8%)	$10,304

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bellamy Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1499^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1437^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellamy Elementary School)	36	43	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bellamy Elementary School)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellamy Elementary School)	38	46	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bellamy Elementary School)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellamy Elementary School)	48	43	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bellamy Elementary School)	53	48	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Bellamy Elementary School)	43	26	17%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	634	558	12%
African American	48	46	4.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	31	20	35.5%
Hispanic	483	438	9.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	58	48	17.2%
Two or More Races	13	5	61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.8%	72.2%	11.5%

Schools Near Bellamy Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bellamy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9720 Wilsky Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5387	558	35	15.9	72.2%	48 (8.6%)	46 (8.2%)	438 (78.5%)	20 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	27.9	1686^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.3%		36	1437^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.8%	249	43.0	39.0	37.0				45.0	53.0	44.0				39.0						$10,304	$2,389	$7,916
Henderson Hammock Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10322 Henderson Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 739-6633	1,157	54	21.4	82.5%	91 (7.9%)	56 (4.8%)	977 (84.4%)	15 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	14 (1.2%)	28.1	1680^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.5%		31.9	1556^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.5%	124	49.0	32.0	41.0	49.0	64.0	62.0	55.0	41.0	22.0	42.0	62.0	44.0	44.0	57.0	80.0	100.0	97.0	81.0	$8,392	$391	$8,001
Woodbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Woodbridge Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7460	664	46	14.4	70.5%	62 (9.3%)	46 (6.9%)	514 (77.4%)	13 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.9%)	15.2	2028^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.1%		13.5	2069^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.6%	41	31.0	29.0	38.0				29.0	31.0	41.0				38.0						$10,022	$2,332	$7,691
Morgan Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 Armand Dr	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5369	480	27	18.1	68.3%	58 (12.1%)	30 (6.3%)	382 (79.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	18.5	1942^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	13.9%		18.3	1955^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.7%	13	31.0	38.0	26.0				56.0	31.0	41.0				30.0						$8,872	$1,910	$6,962
Westchase Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9517 W Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4600	882	53	16.6	22.2%	481 (54.5%)	18 (2.0%)	239 (27.1%)	82 (9.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	58 (6.6%)	87.3	242^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	89.3%		85.2	284^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.3%	42	68.0	70.0	76.0				83.0	81.0	78.0				70.0						$8,473	$1,322	$7,151
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9659 W Waters Ave	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 793-6085	846	51	16.5	15.7%	159 (18.8%)	35 (4.1%)	603 (71.3%)	23 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.8%)	60.4	851^st of 2256 public elementary schools	62.3%		61.3	808^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.9%	43	51.0	58.0	68.0	66.0	67.0	69.0	67.0	68.0	56.0	34.0	49.0	77.0	52.0	43.0	68.0	94.0	81.0	73.0	$8,719	$989	$7,730
Cannella Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10707 Nixon Rd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-6941	594	39	15.2	66.0%	122 (20.5%)	71 (12.0%)	356 (59.9%)	18 (3.0%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	41.9	1292^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.7%		46.5	1176^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.5%	116	53.0	48.0	47.0				56.0	49.0	55.0				43.0						$11,405	$2,279	$9,127
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	7116 Gunn Highway	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 920-8802	99	6	16.5	83.8%	17 (17.2%)	10 (10.1%)	62 (62.6%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.1%)	21.8	1858^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.6%		21.2	1867^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.7%	9	50.0	42.0	25.0				38.0	54.0	19.0				19.0						$9,601	$2,202	$7,399
Town & Country Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6025 Hanley Rd	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7500	399	30	13.3	79.7%	23 (5.8%)	39 (9.8%)	329 (82.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	19.8	1906^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.5%		20.9	1875^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.3%	31	38.0	23.0	36.0				42.0	27.0	53.0				38.0						$14,089	$3,615	$10,474
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10907 Memorial Hwy	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 854-6010	591	41	14.4	78.5%	55 (9.3%)	34 (5.8%)	464 (78.5%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.2%)	15.8	2012^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.8%		17	1985^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.4%	27	31.0	30.0	28.0				46.0	33.0	38.0				38.0						$11,423	$2,666	$8,757

Frequently Asked Questions about Bellamy Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Bellamy Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bellamy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School

What district is Bellamy Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Bellamy Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 558 students attended Bellamy Elementary School.

Is Bellamy Elementary School a good school?

Bellamy Elementary School ranks 1686^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bellamy Elementary School?

Students at Bellamy Elementary School are 78% Hispanic, 9% White, 8% African American, 4% Asian.

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