Northwest Elementary School

Summary:

Northwest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 696 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state. Despite this, Northwest Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 10% of Florida elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past four years.

What sets Northwest Elementary apart is its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and ability to serve a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. In the 2023-2024 school year, 79% of 3rd graders, 80% of 4th graders, and 78% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly outpacing the Hillsborough district averages of 51%, 49%, and 51%, respectively. In math, 87% of 3rd graders, 78% of 4th graders, and 76% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 56%, 55%, and 53% for the district. This high academic performance is particularly impressive given that 42.39% of Northwest Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, a higher rate than nearby schools like Hammond Elementary (20.3%) and McKitrick Elementary (12.15%).

Another notable aspect of Northwest Elementary is its racial diversity, with a student population that is 45.11% White, 40.66% Hispanic, 5.6% Asian, and 4.17% African American. This diversity is higher than many nearby schools, such as Hammond Elementary (64.71% White) and McKitrick Elementary (55.67% White). While Northwest Elementary has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.1% in 2019-2020 to 17.0% in 2022-2023, the school's overall performance and ability to serve a diverse, economically disadvantaged population make it a standout in the Hillsborough School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

16438 Hutchison Rd
Tampa, FL 33625

(813) 975-7315

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,645

Students who attend Northwest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hill Middle School
High:	Steinbrenner High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 696

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.1%

Hispanic:

40.7%

Asian:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest Elementary School ranks better than 92.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 13^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.36. (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: White (45.1%), Hispanic (40.7%), Asian (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School is 14.9, which is the 71^st best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Northwest Elementary School employs 46.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Elementary School is $10,645, which is the 89^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwest 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 Northwest Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	86.63	187^th	1688	88.9%
2007	81.95	289^th	1786	83.8%
2008	78.69	339^th	1789	81.1%
2009	79.52	326^th	1847	82.3%
2010	84.28	231^st	1919	88.0%
2011	76.32	434^th	1985	78.1%
2012	85.42	230^th	1984	88.4%
2013	86.01	217^th	2029	89.3%
2014	86.59	226^th	2064	89.1%
2016	81.19	359^th	2087	82.8%
2017	87.90	207^th	2112	90.2%
2018	87.69	214^th	2118	89.9%
2019	83.80	316^th	2182	85.5%
2021	90.87	155^th	2247	93.1%
2022	89.12	212^th	2219	90.4%
2023	90.31	163^rd	2240	92.7%
2024	90.36	168^th	2256	92.6%

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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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by a parent
Saturday, August 9, 2014

Great neighborhood school! My son loves Northwest Elementary. He entered as a kindergartner and now going into 4th Grade. The Northwest pride shows in teachers and adminsitrators. Highly recommend! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Northwest Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	658	57	12	52	8	n/a	n/a	0	787
1989	798	62	12	54	5	n/a	n/a	0	931
1990	823	84	26	69	5	n/a	n/a	0	1007
1991	913	74	29	93	4	n/a	n/a	0	1113
1992	965	95	34	95	4	n/a	n/a	0	1193
1993	757	90	15	75	2	n/a	n/a	0	939
1994	779	88	17	82	0	n/a	n/a	0	966
1995	722	98	16	100	0	n/a	n/a	0	936
1996	722	98	16	100	0	n/a	n/a	0	936
1997	710	107	21	103	1	n/a	n/a	0	942
1998	705	152	17	113	2	n/a	n/a	0	989
1999	693	125	16	113	4	n/a	n/a	0	951
2000	708	118	19	126	3	n/a	n/a	0	974
2001	679	71	24	126	4	n/a	n/a	0	904
2002	620	64	24	127	3	n/a	n/a	0	838
2003	620	64	24	127	3	n/a	n/a	0	838
2004	618	62	28	146	4	n/a	n/a	0	858
2005	618	61	27	163	6	n/a	n/a	0	875
2006	602	68	31	161	8	n/a	n/a	0	870
2007	526	62	26	162	8	n/a	n/a	56	840
2008	478	56	28	170	3	n/a	n/a	67	802
2009	448	36	30	153	1	n/a	n/a	65	733
2010	400	34	38	168	0	n/a	n/a	48	688
2011	367	34	39	210	3	1	30	0	684
2012	355	31	36	202	2	1	28	0	655
2013	336	26	36	193	2	1	28	0	622
2014	361	29	46	185	2	1	33	0	657
2015	352	34	40	184	0	1	41	0	652
2016	341	29	41	185	0	3	46	0	645
2017	329	38	39	196	0	1	41	0	644
2018	308	38	43	198	1	2	39	0	629
2019	332	40	39	203	1	3	39	0	657
2020	348	39	43	242	3	1	37	0	713
2021	313	37	39	240	3	0	33	0	665
2022	318	37	43	250	3	2	32	0	685
2023	314	29	39	283	3	0	28	0	696

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 Northwest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	787	37.0	21.2	10.7
1989	931	43.0	21.6	11.4
1990	1007	52.0	19.3	9.3
1991	1113	58.0	19.1	12
1992	1193	58.0	20.5	7.5
1993	939	47.0	20.0	13.3
1994	966	47.0	20.6	12.9
1995	936	48.0	19.5	15.3
1996	936	48.0	19.5	15.3
1997	942	47.0	20.0	14.6
1998	989	49.0	20.2	20.7
1999	951	47.0	20.2	23.4
2000	974	47.0	20.7	22.5
2001	904	45.0	20.1	18.9
2002	838	38.0	22.1	25.5
2003	838	38.0	22.1	25.5
2004	858	45.0	19.1	26.6
2005	875	50.0	17.5	26.9
2006	870	48.0	18.1	24.3
2007	840	51.0	16.5	22.8
2008	802	54.0	14.9	26.1
2009	733	56.9	13.6	30.7
2010	688	46.5	14.8	37
2011	684	47.0	14.5	34.9
2012	655	47.0	13.9	38.2
2013	622	47.0	13.2	34.4
2014	657	47.0	13.9	41.2
2015	652	48.0	13.5	42.5
2016	645	45.0	14.3	40.6
2017	644	47.0	13.7	41.5
2018	629	44.0	14.2	40.7
2019	657	45.0	14.6	38.8
2020	713	45.5	15.6	38.4
2021	665	50.0	13.3	42.6
2022	685	47.0	14.5	37.4
2023	696	46.5	14.9	42.4

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 Northwest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	787	37.0	21.2	10.7
1989	931	43.0	21.6	11.4
1990	1007	52.0	19.3	9.3
1991	1113	58.0	19.1	12
1992	1193	58.0	20.5	7.5
1993	939	47.0	20.0	13.3
1994	966	47.0	20.6	12.9
1995	936	48.0	19.5	15.3
1996	936	48.0	19.5	15.3
1997	942	47.0	20.0	14.6
1998	989	49.0	20.2	20.7
1999	951	47.0	20.2	23.4
2000	974	47.0	20.7	22.5
2001	904	45.0	20.1	18.9
2002	838	38.0	22.1	25.5
2003	838	38.0	22.1	25.5
2004	858	45.0	19.1	26.6
2005	875	50.0	17.5	26.9
2006	870	48.0	18.1	24.3
2007	840	51.0	16.5	22.8
2008	802	54.0	14.9	26.1
2009	733	56.9	13.6	30.7
2010	688	46.5	14.8	37
2011	684	47.0	14.5	34.9
2012	655	47.0	13.9	38.2
2013	622	47.0	13.2	34.4
2014	657	47.0	13.9	41.2
2015	652	48.0	13.5	42.5
2016	645	45.0	14.3	40.6
2017	644	47.0	13.7	41.5
2018	629	44.0	14.2	40.7
2019	657	45.0	14.6	38.8
2020	713	45.5	15.6	38.4
2021	665	50.0	13.3	42.6
2022	685	47.0	14.5	37.4
2023	696	46.5	14.9	42.4

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 Northwest Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$297 (3.5%)	$8,109 (96.5%)	$8,406
2019	$303 (3.5%)	$8,436 (96.5%)	$8,738
2020	$423 (4.8%)	$8,419 (95.2%)	$8,841
2021	$1,063 (11.6%)	$8,123 (88.4%)	$9,186
2022	$887 (9.4%)	$8,593 (90.6%)	$9,481
2023	$1,718 (16.1%)	$8,927 (83.9%)	$10,645

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest 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 316^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 163^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Elementary School)	79	69	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary School)	69	81	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Elementary School)	74	80	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary School)	85	80	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Elementary School)	77	75	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary School)	76	84	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Northwest Elementary School)	69	75	6%
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	657	696	5.9%
African American	40	29	27.5%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	39	39
Hispanic	203	283	39.4%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	332	314	5.4%
Two or More Races	39	28	28.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.8%	42.4%	3.6%

Schools Near Northwest 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16438 Hutchison Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7315	696	47	14.9	42.4%	314 (45.1%)	29 (4.2%)	283 (40.7%)	39 (5.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.0%)	90.4	168^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.6%		90.3	163^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	92.7%	5	79.0	80.0	78.0				87.0	78.0	76.0				69.0				$10,645	$1,718	$8,927
Claywell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Northdale Blvd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7300	663	45	14.7	45.2%	220 (33.2%)	55 (8.3%)	329 (49.6%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.9%)	69.9	642^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	71.5%		52.9	1021^st of 2240 public elementary schools	54.4%	379	63.0	59.0	65.0				67.0	57.0	74.0				61.0				$11,023	$2,074	$8,950
Hammond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8008 N Mobley Rd	Odessa	33556	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 792-5120	734	51	14.3	20.3%	475 (64.7%)	18 (2.5%)	152 (20.7%)	37 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.9%)	90.6	154^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.2%		89	195^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.3%	41	74.0	71.0	85.0				79.0	79.0	92.0				77.0				$10,424	$1,879	$8,545
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	7705 Gunn Highway	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 222-8687	404	25	16.1	41.3%	166 (41.1%)	23 (5.7%)	158 (39.1%)	30 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.4%)	61.3	839^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.8%		75.3	504^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.5%	335	58.0	74.0	62.0	74.0	73.0	59.0	61.0	50.0	54.0	81.0	43.0	92.0	50.0	54.0	88.0	86.0	$12,584	$365	$12,219
Citrus Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7700 Gunn Hwy	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5356	531	43	12.3	47.6%	152 (28.6%)	27 (5.1%)	271 (51.0%)	40 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.5%)	76.8	486^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.5%		78.7	433^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	80.7%	53	65.0	67.0	74.0				67.0	77.0	68.0				59.0				$13,466	$2,787	$10,679
Essrig Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13131 Lynn Rd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7307	589	40	14.7	50.4%	146 (24.8%)	43 (7.3%)	340 (57.7%)	32 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.8%)	52.4	1034^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.2%		56	944^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.9%	90	52.0	55.0	49.0				63.0	60.0	60.0				46.0				$11,509	$2,305	$9,204
Victory Charter School Tampa	Public, Charter	K-5	13901 Sheldon Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 551-2144	211	10	21.1	11.8%	55 (26.1%)	14 (6.6%)	123 (58.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	14 (6.6%)	31.9	1565^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.6%		45.2	1206^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.2%	359	52.0	52.0	50.0				52.0	48.0	38.0				15.0				$12,289	$3,450	$8,839
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
Schwarzkopf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18333 Calusa Trace Blvd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-6945	590	40	14.7	39.3%	254 (43.1%)	39 (6.6%)	215 (36.4%)	38 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.5%)	87.8	232^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	89.7%		85.4	277^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.6%	45	74.0	76.0	70.0				73.0	89.0	82.0				68.0				$10,167	$1,742	$8,426
McKitrick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5427	988	61	16.1	12.1%	550 (55.7%)	24 (2.4%)	188 (19.0%)	154 (15.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	67 (6.8%)	96.7	25^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.9%		94.9	47^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.9%	22	82.0	86.0	89.0				91.0	92.0	90.0				84.0				$8,982	$1,232	$7,750

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Northwest Elementary School?

Students at Northwest Elementary School are 45% White, 41% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 696 students attended Northwest Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Northwest Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Hill Middle School
High : Steinbrenner High School

What district is Northwest Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

Is Northwest Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Northwest Elementary School ranks in the top 7.4% of Florida elementary schools.

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