Thonotosassa Elementary School

Q: Is Thonotosassa Elementary School a good school?

Thonotosassa Elementary School ranks 1642 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Thonotosassa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Thonotosassa, Florida, part of the Hillsborough School District. With 410 students, the school has seen increasing diversity in its student population in recent years.

While Thonotosassa Elementary has a high per-student spending of $12,764, the school faces significant challenges. It has a chronic absenteeism rate of 51.8%, much higher than the Hillsborough district and state averages. Academically, the school consistently underperforms, with proficiency rates well below district and state levels across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 33% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 51% district-wide.

Comparing Thonotosassa Elementary to nearby schools, the disparities become even more apparent. Riverhills Elementary Magnet School, just 5 miles away, had a much lower chronic absenteeism rate of 14.7% and significantly higher test scores. Additionally, Thonotosassa Elementary's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1642 out of 2087 Florida elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 1642 out of 2256 in 2023-2024. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach to support the school's students and improve their educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10050 Skewlee Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592

(813) 987-6987

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1642^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,764

Students who attend Thonotosassa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jennings Middle School
High:	Armwood High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 410

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.4%

Hispanic:

31.7%

African American:

26.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thonotosassa Elementary School ranks worse than 72.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 102^nd among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.32. (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 Thonotosassa Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.4%), Hispanic (31.7%), African American (26.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thonotosassa Elementary School is 16.4. 125 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Thonotosassa Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thonotosassa Elementary School is $12,764, which is the 32^nd highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Thonotosassa 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 Thonotosassa Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	20.36	1401^st	1688	17.0%
2007	15.15	1589^th	1786	11.0%
2008	22.86	1460^th	1789	18.4%
2009	19.97	1566^th	1847	15.2%
2010	31.91	1398^th	1919	27.1%
2011	20.33	1692^nd	1985	14.8%
2012	17.35	1714^th	1984	13.6%
2013	27.02	1568^th	2029	22.7%
2014	23.40	1668^th	2064	19.2%
2016	24.08	1642^nd	2087	21.3%
2017	13.21	1945^th	2112	7.9%
2018	12.59	1955^th	2118	7.7%
2019	7.94	2092^nd	2182	4.1%
2021	15.34	1975^th	2247	12.1%
2022	36.98	1393^rd	2219	37.2%
2023	32.94	1527^th	2240	31.8%
2024	29.32	1642^nd	2256	27.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Thonotosassa Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	503	111	3	16	11	n/a	n/a	0	644
1989	391	83	0	19	5	n/a	n/a	0	498
1990	429	77	0	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	529
1991	443	89	0	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	554
1992	458	94	0	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	575
1993	449	90	3	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	566
1994	444	99	5	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	575
1995	475	88	4	24	7	n/a	n/a	0	598
1996	475	88	4	24	7	n/a	n/a	0	598
1997	357	71	6	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	464
1998	362	69	5	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	470
1999	365	68	3	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	476
2000	347	65	3	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	447
2001	364	60	10	32	6	n/a	n/a	0	472
2002	320	70	6	58	3	n/a	n/a	0	457
2003	320	70	6	58	3	n/a	n/a	0	457
2004	286	62	12	55	1	n/a	n/a	0	416
2005	256	59	13	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2006	284	72	12	57	1	n/a	n/a	0	426
2007	252	64	8	63	2	n/a	n/a	34	423
2008	249	84	9	52	2	n/a	n/a	42	438
2009	224	77	14	62	2	n/a	n/a	45	424
2010	226	105	15	72	3	n/a	n/a	33	454
2011	194	113	11	77	5	0	24	0	424
2012	207	118	7	75	1	0	24	0	432
2013	233	87	6	89	0	0	32	0	447
2014	186	93	6	95	0	0	34	0	414
2015	168	94	0	86	0	0	26	0	374
2016	166	86	3	74	0	0	27	0	356
2017	159	94	4	89	0	0	28	0	374
2018	173	128	7	109	2	0	24	0	443
2019	155	125	6	115	2	0	27	0	430
2020	169	122	4	114	1	0	20	0	430
2021	136	77	7	103	2	0	21	0	346
2022	141	93	6	104	2	1	26	0	373
2023	141	107	4	130	1	0	27	0	410

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 Thonotosassa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	644	34.0	18.9	59.9
1989	498	32.0	15.5	69.3
1990	529	33.0	16.0	49.9
1991	554	33.0	16.7	66.2
1992	575	37.0	15.5	55.1
1993	566	35.0	16.2	56.7
1994	575	36.0	16.0	61.7
1995	598	35.0	17.1	60.5
1996	598	35.0	17.1	60.5
1997	464	27.0	17.2	59.5
1998	470	27.0	17.4	66.6
1999	476	25.0	19.0	76.1
2000	447	26.0	17.2	82.1
2001	472	30.0	15.7	76.3
2002	457	27.0	16.9	81.4
2003	457	27.0	16.9	81.4
2004	416	27.0	15.4	75
2005	382	25.0	15.3	81.7
2006	426	26.0	16.4	68.8
2007	423	24.0	17.6	82.5
2008	438	31.5	13.9	88.4
2009	424	31.6	14.1	87.9
2010	454	32.0	14.1	92.2
2011	424	29.8	14.2	83.5
2012	432	31.0	13.9	86.3
2013	447	34.0	13.1	85
2014	414	31.0	13.3	93
2015	374	34.0	11.0	92.5
2016	356	31.0	11.4	89.3
2017	374	33.0	11.3	90.4
2018	443	36.0	12.3	88
2019	430	28.5	15.0	89.1
2020	430	32.0	13.4	90.9
2021	346	27.5	12.5	88.4
2022	373	25.0	14.9	87.7
2023	410	25.0	16.4	79.5

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 Thonotosassa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	644	34.0	18.9	59.9
1989	498	32.0	15.5	69.3
1990	529	33.0	16.0	49.9
1991	554	33.0	16.7	66.2
1992	575	37.0	15.5	55.1
1993	566	35.0	16.2	56.7
1994	575	36.0	16.0	61.7
1995	598	35.0	17.1	60.5
1996	598	35.0	17.1	60.5
1997	464	27.0	17.2	59.5
1998	470	27.0	17.4	66.6
1999	476	25.0	19.0	76.1
2000	447	26.0	17.2	82.1
2001	472	30.0	15.7	76.3
2002	457	27.0	16.9	81.4
2003	457	27.0	16.9	81.4
2004	416	27.0	15.4	75
2005	382	25.0	15.3	81.7
2006	426	26.0	16.4	68.8
2007	423	24.0	17.6	82.5
2008	438	31.5	13.9	88.4
2009	424	31.6	14.1	87.9
2010	454	32.0	14.1	92.2
2011	424	29.8	14.2	83.5
2012	432	31.0	13.9	86.3
2013	447	34.0	13.1	85
2014	414	31.0	13.3	93
2015	374	34.0	11.0	92.5
2016	356	31.0	11.4	89.3
2017	374	33.0	11.3	90.4
2018	443	36.0	12.3	88
2019	430	28.5	15.0	89.1
2020	430	32.0	13.4	90.9
2021	346	27.5	12.5	88.4
2022	373	25.0	14.9	87.7
2023	410	25.0	16.4	79.5

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 Thonotosassa Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,026 (11.8%)	$7,702 (88.2%)	$8,728
2019	$1,331 (13.7%)	$8,399 (86.3%)	$9,730
2020	$2,179 (17.7%)	$10,101 (82.3%)	$12,280
2021	$2,480 (18.9%)	$10,641 (81.1%)	$13,120
2022	$3,601 (27.3%)	$9,600 (72.7%)	$13,200
2023	$3,295 (25.8%)	$9,469 (74.2%)	$12,764

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thonotosassa Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2092^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1527^th of 2240 Elementary schools	27.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thonotosassa Elementary School)	30	30
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thonotosassa Elementary School)	37	50	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thonotosassa Elementary School)	33	48	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thonotosassa Elementary School)	25	63	38%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thonotosassa Elementary School)	27	35	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thonotosassa Elementary School)	34	46	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Thonotosassa Elementary School)	25	47	22%
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	430	410	4.7%
African American	125	107	14.4%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	115	130	13%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	155	141	9%
Two or More Races	27	27
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.1%	79.5%	9.6%

Schools Near Thonotosassa 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
Thonotosassa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10050 Skewlee Rd	Thonotosassa	33592	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6987	410	25	16.4	79.5%	141 (34.4%)	107 (26.1%)	130 (31.7%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.6%)	29.3	1642^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	27.2%		32.9	1527^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.8%	115	33.0	32.0	44.0				40.0	42.0	54.0				59.0						$12,764	$3,295	$9,469
Folsom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9855 Harney Rd	Thonotosassa	33592	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6755	481	30	16.0	79.6%	85 (17.7%)	214 (44.5%)	152 (31.6%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.5%)	27.8	1692^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.0%		34.4	1483^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	33.8%	209	48.0	34.0	35.0				57.0	61.0	36.0				24.0						$13,219	$3,597	$9,623
McDonald Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 W Pruett Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8154	559	33	16.9	82.3%	241 (43.1%)	86 (15.4%)	198 (35.4%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.3%)	27.3	1705^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.4%		19.6	1909^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.8%	204	36.0	41.0	47.0				32.0	47.0	53.0				39.0						$11,946	$2,934	$9,012
Lewis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Whiteway Dr	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6947	602	44	13.8	67.1%	119 (19.8%)	264 (43.9%)	169 (28.1%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	30 (5.0%)	14.4	2053^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	9.0%		19.6	1910^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.7%	143	32.0	36.0	37.0				42.0	32.0	28.0				31.0						$11,855	$2,592	$9,263
Lopez Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 N Kingsway Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8000	579	35	16.7	72.9%	203 (35.1%)	113 (19.5%)	207 (35.8%)	11 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.3%)	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
Coastal Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-5	186 N Palafox Street Pensacola	Pensacola	32502	Escambia County	Santa Rosa	Yes	No	Yes	No	(850) 359-1545	1,131	24	47.1	0.4%	503 (44.5%)	239 (21.1%)	294 (26.0%)	13 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	75 (6.6%)	14.5	2049^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.2%		14	2055^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.3%	6	34.0	38.0	50.0				15.0	32.0	13.0				30.0						$5,219	$00	$5,219
Independence Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	12902 E Us Highway 92	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 473-8600	914	48	19.0	39.8%	576 (63.0%)	50 (5.5%)	231 (25.3%)	17 (1.9%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.7%)	47.9	1145^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.2%		33.1	1522^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	32.1%	377	68.0	62.0	39.0	61.0	60.0	53.0	74.0	57.0	34.0	50.0	60.0	55.0	36.0	16.0	67.0	68.0	90.0	79.0	$7,856	$1,595	$6,261
Mango Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4220 Hwy 579	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8208	742	43	17.2	81.3%	126 (17.0%)	259 (34.9%)	313 (42.2%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	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
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	405 S Riverhills Dr	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 987-6911	495	35	14.1	50.5%	117 (23.6%)	205 (41.4%)	116 (23.4%)	21 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	62.8	804^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.4%		77.3	462^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	79.4%	342	64.0	68.0	56.0				52.0	73.0	53.0				57.0						$11,287	$2,031	$9,255
Temple Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	124 Flotto Ave	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6903	462	32	14.4	81.4%	63 (13.6%)	256 (55.4%)	109 (23.6%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	20 (4.3%)	12.9	2089^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.4%		15.2	2019^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.9%	70	21.0	23.0	41.0				24.0	42.0	33.0				36.0						$13,666	$3,331	$10,336

Frequently Asked Questions about Thonotosassa Elementary School

Is Thonotosassa Elementary School a good school?

Thonotosassa Elementary School ranks 1642^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Thonotosassa Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 410 students attended Thonotosassa Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Thonotosassa Elementary School?

Students at Thonotosassa Elementary School are 34% White, 32% Hispanic, 26% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Thonotosassa Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Jennings Middle School
High : Armwood High School

What district is Thonotosassa Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

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