Limona Elementary School

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Limona Elementary School ranks 753 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Limona Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Brandon, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 567. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Limona Elementary has a diverse student population, with 33.16% White, 18.17% African American, 35.98% Hispanic, 5.82% Asian, and 5.82% two or more races. This racial diversity is higher compared to some nearby schools, such as Valrico Elementary (45.42% White) and Brooker Elementary (13.89% White). Academically, Limona Elementary consistently outperforms the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages in various assessments, including FAST/English Language Arts, FAST/Math, and Statewide Science/Science. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.0% in 2019-2020 to 28.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than nearby schools.

While Limona Elementary's academic performance remains strong, its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 247 out of 2,029 Florida elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 753 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. Additionally, Limona Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 54.67% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than some nearby schools. These factors suggest the school may face unique challenges in supporting the needs of its diverse student population, and the increase in chronic absenteeism is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and attention.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1115 Telfair Rd
Brandon, FL 33510

(813) 744-8200

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
753^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,734

Students who attend Limona Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	McLane Middle School
High:	Brandon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 559

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.7%

White:

32.7%

African American:

17.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Limona Elementary School ranks better than 66.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 50^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.12. (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 Student population at Limona Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.7%), White (32.7%), African American (17.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Limona Elementary School is 17.2. 137 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Limona Elementary School employs 32.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Limona Elementary School is $9,734. 128 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Limona 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 Limona Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	81.66	275^th	1688	83.7%
2007	87.82	152^nd	1786	91.5%
2008	84.66	212^th	1789	88.1%
2009	86.73	173^rd	1847	90.6%
2010	75.26	427^th	1919	77.7%
2011	72.43	536^th	1985	73.0%
2012	82.58	299^th	1984	84.9%
2013	84.77	247^th	2029	87.8%
2014	83.73	296^th	2064	85.7%
2016	73.04	541^st	2087	74.1%
2017	74.75	499^th	2112	76.4%
2018	67.89	661^st	2118	68.8%
2019	63.09	772^nd	2182	64.6%
2021	64.12	770^th	2247	65.7%
2022	71.80	596^th	2219	73.1%
2023	72.77	569^th	2240	74.6%
2024	65.12	753^rd	2256	66.6%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Limona Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	831	93	17	37	8	n/a	n/a	0	986
1989	869	105	18	62	6	n/a	n/a	0	1060
1990	909	106	19	71	3	n/a	n/a	0	1108
1991	948	118	19	73	2	n/a	n/a	0	1160
1992	945	133	19	59	2	n/a	n/a	0	1158
1993	753	88	13	57	2	n/a	n/a	0	913
1994	775	90	17	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	928
1995	718	87	16	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	890
1996	718	87	16	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	890
1997	705	134	16	115	1	n/a	n/a	0	971
1998	730	129	21	127	2	n/a	n/a	0	1009
1999	681	99	27	107	3	n/a	n/a	0	917
2000	699	112	22	89	3	n/a	n/a	0	925
2001	680	124	17	97	4	n/a	n/a	0	922
2002	657	139	18	131	1	n/a	n/a	0	946
2003	657	139	18	131	1	n/a	n/a	0	946
2004	426	70	9	78	2	n/a	n/a	0	585
2005	438	76	7	92	3	n/a	n/a	0	616
2006	429	83	10	106	3	n/a	n/a	0	631
2007	358	80	12	101	3	n/a	n/a	42	596
2008	334	87	11	125	1	n/a	n/a	45	603
2009	304	83	6	101	1	n/a	n/a	47	542
2010	256	82	14	95	1	n/a	n/a	47	495
2011	248	69	23	148	3	1	34	0	526
2012	211	49	25	159	0	3	33	0	480
2013	199	57	28	148	0	2	33	0	467
2014	202	70	27	152	0	2	35	0	488
2015	240	84	34	160	0	3	32	0	553
2016	241	91	34	177	1	4	37	0	585
2017	248	90	47	178	2	4	36	0	605
2018	264	107	47	186	3	3	44	0	654
2019	229	118	37	206	3	5	39	0	637
2020	231	123	36	190	3	3	34	0	620
2021	191	127	46	180	4	4	24	0	576
2022	192	111	45	214	4	3	31	0	600
2023	188	103	33	204	2	4	33	0	567
2024	183	97	32	211	3	4	29	0	559

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 Limona Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	986	50.0	19.7	40.6
1989	1060	52.0	20.3	21.6
1990	1108	56.0	19.7	19.7
1991	1160	61.0	19.0	27.4
1992	1158	59.0	19.6	22.6
1993	913	47.0	19.4	19.1
1994	928	52.0	17.8	21
1995	890	49.0	18.2	20.3
1996	890	49.0	18.2	20.3
1997	971	50.0	19.4	28.4
1998	1009	51.0	19.8	24.7
1999	917	50.0	18.3	28.7
2000	925	48.0	19.3	29.4
2001	922	46.0	20.0	29
2002	946	50.0	18.9	37.8
2003	946	50.0	18.9	37.8
2004	585	33.0	17.7	34.5
2005	616	35.0	17.6	38.5
2006	631	35.0	18.0	34.2
2007	596	31.0	19.2	37.9
2008	603	40.0	15.1	40.1
2009	542	41.1	13.9	45.5
2010	495	37.0	13.3	52.7
2011	526	36.6	14.3	49.4
2012	480	35.8	13.4	45.2
2013	467	37.0	12.6	49.3
2014	488	36.0	13.5	51.6
2015	553	36.0	15.3	55.7
2016	585	37.0	15.8	55.2
2017	605	39.0	15.5	53.4
2018	654	43.0	15.2	58.9
2019	637	40.5	15.7	55.4
2020	620	40.0	15.5	60.6
2021	576	38.0	15.1	63.5
2022	600	36.0	16.6	56.2
2023	567	35.0	16.2	54.7
2024	559	32.5	17.2	53.5

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 Limona Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	986	50.0	19.7	40.6
1989	1060	52.0	20.3	21.6
1990	1108	56.0	19.7	19.7
1991	1160	61.0	19.0	27.4
1992	1158	59.0	19.6	22.6
1993	913	47.0	19.4	19.1
1994	928	52.0	17.8	21
1995	890	49.0	18.2	20.3
1996	890	49.0	18.2	20.3
1997	971	50.0	19.4	28.4
1998	1009	51.0	19.8	24.7
1999	917	50.0	18.3	28.7
2000	925	48.0	19.3	29.4
2001	922	46.0	20.0	29
2002	946	50.0	18.9	37.8
2003	946	50.0	18.9	37.8
2004	585	33.0	17.7	34.5
2005	616	35.0	17.6	38.5
2006	631	35.0	18.0	34.2
2007	596	31.0	19.2	37.9
2008	603	40.0	15.1	40.1
2009	542	41.1	13.9	45.5
2010	495	37.0	13.3	52.7
2011	526	36.6	14.3	49.4
2012	480	35.8	13.4	45.2
2013	467	37.0	12.6	49.3
2014	488	36.0	13.5	51.6
2015	553	36.0	15.3	55.7
2016	585	37.0	15.8	55.2
2017	605	39.0	15.5	53.4
2018	654	43.0	15.2	58.9
2019	637	40.5	15.7	55.4
2020	620	40.0	15.5	60.6
2021	576	38.0	15.1	63.5
2022	600	36.0	16.6	56.2
2023	567	35.0	16.2	54.7
2024	559	32.5	17.2	53.5

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 Limona Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$204 (2.8%)	$6,964 (97.2%)	$7,168
2019	$216 (2.8%)	$7,448 (97.2%)	$7,665
2020	$322 (4.0%)	$7,772 (96.0%)	$8,095
2021	$777 (9.2%)	$7,628 (90.8%)	$8,405
2022	$789 (9.2%)	$7,769 (90.8%)	$8,558
2023	$1,750 (18.0%)	$7,983 (82.0%)	$9,734

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Limona Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 772^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 569^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Limona Elementary School)	62	59	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Limona Elementary School)	75	74	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Limona Elementary School)	62	66	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Limona Elementary School)	63	80	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Limona Elementary School)	68	64	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Limona Elementary School)	58	58
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Limona Elementary School)	55	65	10%
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	637	567	11%
African American	118	103	12.7%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	37	33	10.8%
Hispanic	206	204	1%
Pacific Islander	5	4	20%
White	229	188	17.9%
Two or More Races	39	33	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.4%	54.7%	0.7%

Schools Near Limona 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Limona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1115 Telfair Rd	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8200	559	33	17.2	53.5%	183 (32.7%)	97 (17.4%)	211 (37.7%)	32 (5.7%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	29 (5.2%)	65.1	753^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	66.6%		72.8	569^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.6%	184	60.0	54.0	57.0	71.0	60.0	64.0	60.0	$9,734	$1,750	$7,983
Schmidt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 Williams Rd	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 651-2110	540	29	18.6	77.4%	75 (13.9%)	195 (36.1%)	229 (42.4%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.9%)	25	1769^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.6%		30.3	1605^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.3%	164	38.0	34.0	38.0	50.0	44.0	39.0	47.0	$10,751	$2,610	$8,141
Seffner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 Cactus Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8171	360	24	15.0	65.6%	113 (31.4%)	44 (12.2%)	176 (48.9%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (4.4%)	31.4	1579^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.0%		39.6	1346^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.9%	233	43.0	34.0	54.0	50.0	34.0	47.0	47.0	$12,951	$2,987	$9,965
Mango Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4220 Hwy 579	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8208	731	46	15.8	79.2%	102 (14.0%)	274 (37.5%)	310 (42.4%)	16 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.0%)	10.4	2146^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.9%		8.4	2163^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.4%	17	27.0	37.0	25.0	27.0	40.0	32.0	23.0	$10,258	$2,852	$7,406
Yates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Kingsway Rd	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8177	620	36	17.2	75.0%	121 (19.5%)	140 (22.6%)	308 (49.7%)	9 (1.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.0%)	8.5	2180^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.4%		10.3	2128^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.0%	52	23.0	30.0	29.0	22.0	28.0	36.0	27.0	$9,542	$2,095	$7,447
Colson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1520 Lakeview Ave	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8031	624	39	16.0	60.4%	198 (31.7%)	119 (19.1%)	262 (42.0%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.4%)	30.2	1613^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.5%		35.3	1461^st of 2240 public elementary schools	34.8%	152	40.0	40.0	51.0	45.0	41.0	44.0	45.0	$10,758	$2,232	$8,526
Mintz Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1510 Heather Lakes Blvd	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8353	767	47	16.3	62.6%	148 (19.3%)	187 (24.4%)	333 (43.4%)	21 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	74 (9.6%)	35	1492^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	33.9%		19.3	1923^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	14.2%	431	52.0	35.0	44.0	50.0	47.0	50.0	47.0	$9,025	$1,648	$7,376
Lopez Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 N Kingsway Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8000	575	37	15.7	72.3%	205 (35.7%)	96 (16.7%)	226 (39.3%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.0%)	40.9	1317^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.6%		35.9	1441^st of 2240 public elementary schools	35.7%	124	49.0	39.0	51.0	49.0	58.0	55.0	45.0	$10,723	$2,252	$8,472
Brooker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 Dewolf Rd	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8184	759	50	15.1	49.0%	309 (40.7%)	93 (12.3%)	261 (34.4%)	39 (5.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.1%)	69.1	657^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.9%		52	1046^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.3%	389	61.0	53.0	65.0	68.0	70.0	71.0	55.0	$9,424	$1,847	$7,577
Valrico Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	609 S Miller Rd	Valrico	33594	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-6777	742	51	14.5	47.6%	325 (43.8%)	92 (12.4%)	262 (35.3%)	24 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.1%)	78	459^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.7%		72.2	579^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.2%	120	59.0	72.0	69.0	67.0	74.0	71.0	65.0	$10,784	$1,990	$8,795

Frequently Asked Questions about Limona Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Limona Elementary School?

Students at Limona Elementary School are 38% Hispanic, 33% White, 17% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Is Limona Elementary School a good school?

Limona Elementary School ranks 753^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Limona Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Limona Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 559 students attended Limona Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Limona Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : McLane Middle School
High : Brandon High School

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