Lutz K-8 School

Summary:

Lutz K-8 School is a public elementary and middle school in Lutz, Florida, serving 723 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and efficient resource allocation.

Lutz K-8 School consistently outperforms the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 98% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1 compared to 56% for Hillsborough and 55% for Florida. The school also has a more racially diverse student body than nearby schools like Mort Elementary School, with a balanced representation of White, Hispanic, and African American students. Additionally, Lutz K-8 School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%, compared to 42.0% at Mort Elementary, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14 students per teacher.

These factors contribute to Lutz K-8 School's strong academic performance and suggest the school is providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population. When compared to nearby schools, Lutz K-8 consistently outperforms in standardized test scores, has a more balanced racial composition, lower chronic absenteeism, and a more efficient student-teacher ratio. These insights indicate that Lutz K-8 School is well-positioned to continue supporting the educational needs of the Lutz community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 202 5th Ave SE
       Lutz, FL  33549


(813) 949-1452

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
726th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,104 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  723

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.0%
Hispanic:
31.0%
African American:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.7% Help


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Compare Details Lutz K-8 School ranks better than 67.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 47th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lutz K-8 School ranks better than 84.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: White (61%), Hispanic (31%), African American (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lutz K-8 School is 14, which is the 37th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lutz K-8 School is $11,104, which is the 73rd highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lutz K-8 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lutz K-8 School 181st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lutz K-8 School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

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

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Rank History for Lutz K-8 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.91 411th 1688 75.7%
2007 83.92 238th 1786 86.7%
2008 80.35 308th 1789 82.8%
2009 86.37 182nd 1847 90.1%
2010 87.34 162nd 1919 91.6%
2011 81.06 331st 1985 83.3%
2012 78.66 375th 1984 81.1%
2013 81.92 315th 2029 84.5%
2014 82.34 327th 2064 84.2%
2016 67.31 663rd 2087 68.2%
2017 71.37 588th 2112 72.2%
2018 65.18 723rd 2118 65.9%
2019 60.90 822nd 2182 62.3%
2021 67.03 710th 2247 68.4%
2022 70.73 613th 2219 72.4%
2023 70.66 615th 2240 72.5%
2024 65.83 726th 2256 67.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lutz K-8 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.10 256th 1136 77.5%
2022 77.94 227th 1148 80.2%
2023 70.69 317th 1177 73.1%
2024 81.53 181st 1196 84.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lutz K-8 School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Lutz K-8 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 780 146 5 41 8 n/a n/a 0 980
1989 832 137 5 41 6 n/a n/a 0 1021
1990 502 113 3 19 3 n/a n/a 0 640
1991 565 107 6 17 3 n/a n/a 0 698
1992 576 101 4 21 2 n/a n/a 0 704
1993 515 102 8 15 1 n/a n/a 0 641
1994 547 102 10 18 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1995 566 82 17 31 3 n/a n/a 0 699
1996 566 82 17 31 3 n/a n/a 0 699
1997 558 102 14 43 3 n/a n/a 0 720
1998 590 38 11 44 2 n/a n/a 0 685
1999 603 24 8 49 4 n/a n/a 0 688
2000 568 18 9 45 3 n/a n/a 0 643
2001 580 16 7 55 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2002 552 10 6 57 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2003 552 10 6 57 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2004 571 22 6 48 1 n/a n/a 0 648
2005 597 26 11 73 1 n/a n/a 0 708
2006 628 39 12 81 1 n/a n/a 0 761
2007 597 34 18 86 1 n/a n/a 40 776
2008 601 30 13 91 2 n/a n/a 27 764
2009 536 23 15 106 4 n/a n/a 33 717
2010 509 24 8 114 2 n/a n/a 24 681
2011 451 23 9 150 2 0 30 0 665
2012 418 35 10 121 1 0 29 0 614
2013 390 25 10 125 1 0 33 0 584
2014 376 21 10 139 0 1 40 0 587
2015 391 34 14 143 1 2 50 0 635
2016 378 35 11 158 0 0 43 0 625
2017 400 32 12 164 0 0 44 0 652
2018 332 22 14 174 0 0 19 0 561
2019 371 30 12 196 0 0 30 0 639
2020 463 37 13 207 1 0 32 0 753
2021 438 40 19 218 0 0 29 0 744
2022 444 20 14 205 0 0 26 0 709
2023 441 22 14 224 0 0 22 0 723

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 Lutz K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 980 52.0 18.8 24.5
1989 1021 50.0 20.4 24
1990 640 34.0 18.8 25.6
1991 698 36.0 19.3 25.2
1992 704 34.0 20.7 22.9
1993 641 30.0 21.4 25.6
1994 677 33.0 20.5 25.7
1995 699 33.0 21.2 24.3
1996 699 33.0 21.2 24.3
1997 720 33.0 21.8 22.8
1998 685 33.0 20.8 21.5
1999 688 34.0 20.2 24.9
2000 643 32.0 20.1 21.3
2001 660 32.0 20.6 20.2
2002 625 33.0 18.9 20
2003 625 33.0 18.9 20
2004 648 38.0 17.1 21.1
2005 708 41.0 17.3 26.8
2006 761 48.0 15.9 24.4
2007 776 45.0 17.2 23.6
2008 764 62.0 12.3 23.7
2009 717 60.1 12.6 30.3
2010 681 51.0 13.3 29.8
2011 665 49.0 13.5 32.5
2012 614 47.6 12.8 34.4
2013 584 47.0 12.4 38
2014 587 46.0 12.7 41.7
2015 635 48.0 13.2 43.5
2016 625 46.0 13.5 43.7
2017 652 46.0 14.1 43.6
2018 561 40.0 14.0 47.8
2019 639 42.0 15.2 47.6
2020 753 50.0 15.0 44.9
2021 744 60.0 12.4 48.4
2022 709 53.5 13.2 41.9
2023 723 51.5 14.0 43.7

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 Lutz K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 980 52.0 18.8 24.5
1989 1021 50.0 20.4 24
1990 640 34.0 18.8 25.6
1991 698 36.0 19.3 25.2
1992 704 34.0 20.7 22.9
1993 641 30.0 21.4 25.6
1994 677 33.0 20.5 25.7
1995 699 33.0 21.2 24.3
1996 699 33.0 21.2 24.3
1997 720 33.0 21.8 22.8
1998 685 33.0 20.8 21.5
1999 688 34.0 20.2 24.9
2000 643 32.0 20.1 21.3
2001 660 32.0 20.6 20.2
2002 625 33.0 18.9 20
2003 625 33.0 18.9 20
2004 648 38.0 17.1 21.1
2005 708 41.0 17.3 26.8
2006 761 48.0 15.9 24.4
2007 776 45.0 17.2 23.6
2008 764 62.0 12.3 23.7
2009 717 60.1 12.6 30.3
2010 681 51.0 13.3 29.8
2011 665 49.0 13.5 32.5
2012 614 47.6 12.8 34.4
2013 584 47.0 12.4 38
2014 587 46.0 12.7 41.7
2015 635 48.0 13.2 43.5
2016 625 46.0 13.5 43.7
2017 652 46.0 14.1 43.6
2018 561 40.0 14.0 47.8
2019 639 42.0 15.2 47.6
2020 753 50.0 15.0 44.9
2021 744 60.0 12.4 48.4
2022 709 53.5 13.2 41.9
2023 723 51.5 14.0 43.7

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 Lutz K-8 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $399 (4.4%) $8,762 (95.6%) $9,161
2019 $462 (4.9%) $8,897 (95.1%) $9,359
2020 $560 (5.9%) $8,864 (94.1%) $9,424
2021 $1,028 (9.8%) $9,471 (90.2%) $10,498
2022 $1,501 (13.3%) $9,746 (86.7%) $11,246
2023 $1,797 (16.2%) $9,307 (83.8%) $11,104

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lutz K-8 School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 822nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 615th of 2240 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lutz K-8 School)6754
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5249
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lutz K-8 School)6465
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5456
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lutz K-8 School)5463
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lutz K-8 School)5175
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5760
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lutz K-8 School)6661
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5452
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lutz K-8 School)6870
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5454
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Lutz K-8 School)6269
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)5147
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lutz K-8 School)6568
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5352
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lutz K-8 School)6270
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)4945
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students639723
 13.1%
African American3022
 26.7%
American Indian00
Asian1214
 16.7%
Hispanic196224
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White371441
 18.9%
Two or More Races3022
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%43.7%
 3.9%


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Students at Lutz K-8 School are 61% White, 31% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 723 students attended Lutz K-8 School.

Lutz K-8 School ranks 726th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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