Westchase Elementary School

Q: Is Westchase Elementary School a good school?

Westchase Elementary School ranks 242 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Westchase Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 882 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.

Westchase Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that significantly exceed the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 76% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to just 51% for the district and 55% for the state. The school's math proficiency rates are particularly noteworthy, with 83% of 3rd graders, 81% of 4th graders, and 78% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to lower rates at nearby schools like Henderson Hammock Charter and Woodbridge Elementary. Westchase's diverse student population, with 54.54% White, 27.1% Hispanic, and 9.3% Asian students, is also higher than many surrounding schools.

While Westchase Elementary spends slightly more per student than the district average, its academic performance and low chronic absenteeism rates suggest the school is delivering excellent educational outcomes in a diverse, suburban setting. This consistent high performance, combined with the school's balanced racial demographics, makes Westchase a potential model for other schools in the Hillsborough School District and beyond.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

9517 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626

(813) 631-4600

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,473

Students who attend Westchase Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Davidsen Middle School
High:	Alonso High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 882

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

Hispanic:

27.1%

Asian:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westchase Elementary School ranks better than 89.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 21^st among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.29. (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 (54.5%), Hispanic (27.1%), Asian (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westchase Elementary School is 16.6. 133 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Westchase Elementary School employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westchase Elementary School is $8,473. 165 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Westchase 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 Westchase Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	95.91	21^st	1688	98.8%
2007	94.52	26^th	1786	98.5%
2008	94.27	28^th	1789	98.4%
2009	92.46	53^rd	1847	97.1%
2010	92.62	55^th	1919	97.1%
2011	93.15	40^th	1985	98.0%
2012	96.14	23^rd	1984	98.8%
2013	95.56	31^st	2029	98.5%
2014	95.03	41^st	2064	98.0%
2016	92.25	108^th	2087	94.8%
2017	91.42	118^th	2112	94.4%
2018	88.30	198^th	2118	90.7%
2019	89.91	158^th	2182	92.8%
2021	94.27	73^rd	2247	96.8%
2022	88.58	220^th	2219	90.1%
2023	85.15	284^th	2240	87.3%
2024	87.29	242^nd	2256	89.3%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, March 3, 2018

Teachers are obsessed with sending negative cards and bad notes home. Only PTA parents and their children are welcome there. People from other countries are treated bad and referred by their background. Spoke about this even to principal about this and how they affect my daughter's self-esteem and nothing is done to improve this negative approach and focus on treating every student the same, Horrible and some meanest educators you will cross your path on the earth. They hide things that happen in school when someone pics on your child and PTA and teachers' children are given special treatments. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Westchase Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	719	34	13	105	5	n/a	n/a	0	876
2000	850	39	32	128	3	n/a	n/a	0	1052
2001	1012	49	48	164	2	n/a	n/a	0	1275
2002	883	24	59	177	5	n/a	n/a	0	1148
2003	883	24	59	177	5	n/a	n/a	0	1148
2004	927	23	74	172	2	n/a	n/a	0	1198
2005	844	25	63	128	4	n/a	n/a	0	1064
2006	905	25	66	147	3	n/a	n/a	0	1146
2007	724	20	69	130	2	n/a	n/a	66	1011
2008	731	18	75	123	0	n/a	n/a	60	1007
2009	756	23	62	122	0	n/a	n/a	67	1030
2010	770	22	67	128	0	n/a	n/a	55	1042
2011	760	22	72	166	4	0	32	0	1056
2012	721	14	68	162	2	0	46	0	1013
2013	704	17	75	140	1	0	48	0	985
2014	629	17	69	154	0	3	53	0	925
2015	603	20	59	166	0	3	53	0	904
2016	625	23	66	178	1	2	60	0	955
2017	591	34	72	189	4	1	58	0	949
2018	604	34	85	203	1	0	51	0	978
2019	572	35	84	189	2	2	48	0	932
2020	589	31	74	199	4	2	54	0	953
2021	499	32	77	198	3	2	64	0	875
2022	493	18	63	223	1	1	54	0	853
2023	481	18	82	239	1	3	58	0	882

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 Westchase Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	876	39.0	22.5	24.2
2000	1052	46.0	22.9	21.9
2001	1275	60.0	21.3	16.4
2002	1148	57.0	20.1	20.6
2003	1148	57.0	20.1	20.6
2004	1198	64.0	18.7	19
2005	1064	60.0	17.7	10.9
2006	1146	66.0	17.4	8.6
2007	1011	61.0	16.6	9.9
2008	1007	78.0	12.9	6.3
2009	1030	81.0	13.4	7.6
2010	1042	71.0	14.6	10.6
2011	1056	71.5	14.7	12.5
2012	1013	74.9	13.5	12.9
2013	985	72.0	13.6	12.1
2014	925	69.0	13.4	15.6
2015	904	68.0	13.2	17.4
2016	955	69.0	13.8	19
2017	949	72.0	13.1	19.1
2018	978	67.0	14.5	19.7
2019	932	60.0	15.5	16
2020	953	62.5	15.2	16.8
2021	875	58.5	14.9	21
2022	853	56.0	15.2	19.5
2023	882	53.0	16.6	22.2

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 Westchase Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	876	39.0	22.5	24.2
2000	1052	46.0	22.9	21.9
2001	1275	60.0	21.3	16.4
2002	1148	57.0	20.1	20.6
2003	1148	57.0	20.1	20.6
2004	1198	64.0	18.7	19
2005	1064	60.0	17.7	10.9
2006	1146	66.0	17.4	8.6
2007	1011	61.0	16.6	9.9
2008	1007	78.0	12.9	6.3
2009	1030	81.0	13.4	7.6
2010	1042	71.0	14.6	10.6
2011	1056	71.5	14.7	12.5
2012	1013	74.9	13.5	12.9
2013	985	72.0	13.6	12.1
2014	925	69.0	13.4	15.6
2015	904	68.0	13.2	17.4
2016	955	69.0	13.8	19
2017	949	72.0	13.1	19.1
2018	978	67.0	14.5	19.7
2019	932	60.0	15.5	16
2020	953	62.5	15.2	16.8
2021	875	58.5	14.9	21
2022	853	56.0	15.2	19.5
2023	882	53.0	16.6	22.2

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 Westchase Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$264 (3.5%)	$7,213 (96.5%)	$7,477
2019	$281 (3.5%)	$7,738 (96.5%)	$8,019
2020	$376 (4.7%)	$7,667 (95.3%)	$8,043
2021	$795 (9.6%)	$7,467 (90.4%)	$8,263
2022	$889 (10.4%)	$7,660 (89.6%)	$8,549
2023	$1,322 (15.6%)	$7,151 (84.4%)	$8,473

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westchase Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 158^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 284^th of 2240 Elementary schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westchase Elementary School)	81	73	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westchase Elementary School)	83	81	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westchase Elementary School)	83	78	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westchase Elementary School)	82	80	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westchase Elementary School)	80	74	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westchase Elementary School)	81	79	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Westchase Elementary School)	73	70	3%
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	932	882	5.4%
African American	35	18	48.6%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	84	82	2.4%
Hispanic	189	239	26.5%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	572	481	15.9%
Two or More Races	48	58	20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16%	22.2%	6.2%

Schools Near Westchase 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
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
Lowry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11505 Country Hollow Dr	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 855-8178	760	45	16.8	38.7%	326 (42.9%)	58 (7.6%)	271 (35.7%)	51 (6.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.8%)	60.8	846^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.5%		67.9	663^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	70.4%	183	48.0	58.0	72.0				53.0	62.0	61.0				62.0						$10,341	$1,903	$8,439
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
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
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
Deer Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11605 Citrus Park Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 854-6031	989	59	16.7	21.6%	416 (42.1%)	38 (3.8%)	246 (24.9%)	238 (24.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.0%)	87.1	249^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.0%		86.3	261^st of 2240 public elementary schools	88.3%	12	67.0	73.0	71.0				81.0	85.0	78.0				69.0						$8,728	$1,474	$7,254
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Westchase Elementary School

How many students attend Westchase Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 882 students attended Westchase Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Westchase Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Davidsen Middle School
High : Alonso High School

What is the racial makeup of Westchase Elementary School?

Students at Westchase Elementary School are 55% White, 27% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Westchase Elementary School a good school?

Westchase Elementary School ranks 242^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Westchase Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

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