Chiles Elementary School

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Chiles Elementary School ranks 228 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chiles Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 875 students in grades K-5. As part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state, Chiles Elementary consistently outperforms its district and the state of Florida in academic performance.

Chiles Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong standardized test scores, with 73% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 80% proficient in math, compared to 51% and 56% respectively for the Hillsborough district, and 55% and 60% for the state of Florida. The school has been ranked among the top 10% of Florida elementary schools for several years, reaching as high as 123rd out of over 2,000 schools in 2013-2014. In the most recent school year, Chiles was ranked 228th out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools, placing it in the top 10%. Additionally, Chiles Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more representative of the community than many nearby schools, such as Maniscalco K-8 School.

While Chiles Elementary has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.2% in 2019-2020 to 17.5% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than the district average of 21.2% for the nearby Maniscalco K-8 School. This trend is a concern, as high rates of absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Overall, Chiles Elementary School is a standout in the Hillsborough School District, providing a high-quality, diverse education that consistently ranks among the top schools in Florida.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W
Tampa, FL 33647

(813) 558-5422

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,334

Students who attend Chiles Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Liberty Middle School
High:	Freedom High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 875

Racial breakdown:

White:

30.7%

Asian:

25.3%

Hispanic:

20.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chiles Elementary School ranks better than 89.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 19^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.04. (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 Chiles Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (30.7%), Asian (25.3%), Hispanic (20.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Chiles Elementary School employs 52.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chiles Elementary School is $9,334. 145 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chiles 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 Chiles Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	88.96	145^th	1688	91.4%
2007	83.33	253^rd	1786	85.8%
2008	81.21	288^th	1789	83.9%
2009	85.77	198^th	1847	89.3%
2010	87.12	169^th	1919	91.2%
2011	83.61	264^th	1985	86.7%
2012	89.02	152^nd	1984	92.3%
2013	90.29	142^nd	2029	93.0%
2014	91.42	123^rd	2064	94.0%
2016	91.61	125^th	2087	94.0%
2017	89.86	154^th	2112	92.7%
2018	89.28	167^th	2118	92.1%
2019	88.93	187^th	2182	91.4%
2021	90.89	154^th	2247	93.1%
2022	91.71	125^th	2219	94.4%
2023	91.62	125^th	2240	94.4%
2024	88.04	228^th	2256	89.9%

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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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100%

Reviews:

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

We always want to give the best for our 2 sons. And education tops the list. Its just months since my elder son is going to this school. But these months are enough to say how good the school is. The teachers and parents are so committed. The atmosphere is so positive. The amount of homework they give is just the right dosage(not less and definitely not more). I jus cant wait to put my lil one next year!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Chiles Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	440	187	50	100	3	n/a	n/a	0	780
2003	440	187	50	100	3	n/a	n/a	0	780
2004	464	197	53	126	2	n/a	n/a	0	842
2005	492	165	73	135	4	n/a	n/a	0	869
2006	496	141	81	147	2	n/a	n/a	0	867
2007	409	106	76	133	4	n/a	n/a	48	776
2008	374	113	71	130	2	n/a	n/a	54	744
2009	356	108	72	112	0	n/a	n/a	68	716
2010	345	104	86	129	0	n/a	n/a	58	722
2011	323	125	99	163	1	0	45	0	756
2012	306	117	104	172	1	1	44	0	745
2013	313	131	117	164	1	0	56	0	782
2014	302	125	135	172	2	1	49	0	786
2015	297	139	140	216	2	1	52	0	847
2016	275	154	147	205	2	1	58	0	842
2017	295	155	143	241	1	2	69	0	906
2018	316	153	170	200	2	3	68	0	912
2019	299	132	189	186	2	1	70	0	879
2020	306	150	213	192	3	2	67	0	933
2021	266	153	210	169	4	2	60	0	864
2022	290	144	189	170	5	3	73	0	874
2023	269	126	221	177	4	3	75	0	875

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 Chiles Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	780	40.0	19.5	36.7
2003	780	40.0	19.5	36.7
2004	842	45.0	18.7	34.2
2005	869	55.0	15.8	28.3
2006	867	51.0	17.0	24.9
2007	776	45.0	17.2	28
2008	744	57.5	12.9	27
2009	716	57.9	13.0	31.2
2010	722	56.5	12.7	30.3
2011	756	54.5	13.8	30.8
2012	745	56.0	13.3	33.8
2013	782	59.0	13.2	33.6
2014	786	61.0	12.8	36.3
2015	847	60.0	14.1	42.1
2016	842	60.0	14.0	41.2
2017	906	63.0	14.3	40.2
2018	912	62.0	14.7	43.3
2019	879	56.0	15.6	36.5
2020	933	57.0	16.3	32.7
2021	864	56.5	15.2	39.1
2022	874	56.0	15.6	34.3
2023	875	52.5	16.6	37

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 Chiles Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	780	40.0	19.5	36.7
2003	780	40.0	19.5	36.7
2004	842	45.0	18.7	34.2
2005	869	55.0	15.8	28.3
2006	867	51.0	17.0	24.9
2007	776	45.0	17.2	28
2008	744	57.5	12.9	27
2009	716	57.9	13.0	31.2
2010	722	56.5	12.7	30.3
2011	756	54.5	13.8	30.8
2012	745	56.0	13.3	33.8
2013	782	59.0	13.2	33.6
2014	786	61.0	12.8	36.3
2015	847	60.0	14.1	42.1
2016	842	60.0	14.0	41.2
2017	906	63.0	14.3	40.2
2018	912	62.0	14.7	43.3
2019	879	56.0	15.6	36.5
2020	933	57.0	16.3	32.7
2021	864	56.5	15.2	39.1
2022	874	56.0	15.6	34.3
2023	875	52.5	16.6	37

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 Chiles Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$241 (3.3%)	$7,118 (96.7%)	$7,359
2019	$282 (3.6%)	$7,477 (96.4%)	$7,759
2020	$334 (4.2%)	$7,589 (95.8%)	$7,923
2021	$903 (11.2%)	$7,175 (88.8%)	$8,077
2022	$817 (9.5%)	$7,738 (90.5%)	$8,555
2023	$1,632 (17.5%)	$7,702 (82.5%)	$9,334

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chiles Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 187^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 125^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chiles Elementary School)	76	79	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chiles Elementary School)	83	85	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chiles Elementary School)	80	83	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chiles Elementary School)	85	86	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chiles Elementary School)	72	71	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chiles Elementary School)	81	80	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Chiles Elementary School)	81	73	8%
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	879	875	0.5%
African American	132	126	4.5%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	189	221	16.9%
Hispanic	186	177	4.8%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	299	269	10%
Two or More Races	70	75	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.5%	37%	0.5%

Schools Near Chiles 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chiles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5422	875	53	16.6	37.0%	269 (30.7%)	126 (14.4%)	177 (20.2%)	221 (25.3%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	75 (8.6%)	88	228^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.9%		91.6	125^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.4%	103	73.0	78.0	71.0				80.0	82.0	77.0				69.0					$9,334	$1,632	$7,702
Tampa Palms Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6100 Tampa Palms Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7390	778	52	15.1	46.0%	197 (25.3%)	170 (21.9%)	166 (21.3%)	196 (25.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.9%)	65.9	725^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.9%		74	525^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.6%	200	61.0	58.0	59.0				66.0	64.0	61.0				60.0					$10,390	$1,671	$8,720
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19002 Wood Sage Dr	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4333	832	57	14.5	41.6%	210 (25.2%)	171 (20.6%)	182 (21.9%)	199 (23.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (8.1%)	85.9	286^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.3%		88.9	199^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.1%	87	68.0	69.0	71.0				84.0	82.0	77.0				66.0					$9,933	$1,737	$8,196
Maniscalco K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	939 Debuel Rd	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 949-0337	646	53	12.1	43.0%	254 (39.3%)	66 (10.2%)	280 (43.3%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.6%)	77.4	468^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.3%		79.4	424^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.1%	44	61.0	55.0	73.0	76.0	59.0	66.0	76.0	63.0	72.0	78.0	60.0	89.0	73.0	49.0	86.0		88.0	$12,672	$2,352	$10,319
Learning Gate Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	16215 Hanna Rd	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 948-4190	774	47	16.4	7.8%	483 (62.4%)	28 (3.6%)	178 (23.0%)	17 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (8.4%)	59.4	874^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.3%		58.2	884^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.5%	10	71.0	61.0	60.0	69.0	70.0	70.0	66.0	56.0	45.0	52.0	89.0	88.0	51.0	78.0	100.0		97.0	$9,192	$929	$8,263
Mort Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1806 E Bearss Ave	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7373	770	53	14.6	77.7%	48 (6.2%)	168 (21.8%)	510 (66.2%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.5%)	16.7	1987^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.9%		19.4	1918^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.4%	69	23.0	29.0	35.0				33.0	49.0	42.0				33.0					$11,463	$3,271	$8,192
Muller Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13615 N 22nd St	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 558-1355	430	32	13.4	72.3%	40 (9.3%)	154 (35.8%)	193 (44.9%)	13 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.5%)	40.3	1343^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	40.5%		50.8	1077^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.9%	266	61.0	46.0	46.0				68.0	49.0	35.0				37.0					$12,090	$2,682	$9,407
Pizzo K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	11701 Usf Bull Run St	Tampa	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6500	902	59	15.2	70.7%	59 (6.5%)	361 (40.0%)	421 (46.7%)	18 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.5%)	13.3	2073^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	8.1%		11.6	2111^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.8%	38	29.0	24.0	35.0	26.0	41.0	40.0	31.0	35.0	45.0	49.0	20.0	62.0	23.0	42.0	86.0		70.0	$12,001	$3,365	$8,636
Hunter's Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9202 Highland Oak Dr	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 973-7394	739	48	15.3	33.7%	316 (42.8%)	97 (13.1%)	173 (23.4%)	101 (13.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.9%)	84.4	310^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.3%		89.9	174^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.2%	136	79.0	73.0	69.0				85.0	67.0	71.0				66.0					$10,875	$2,029	$8,846
Lutz Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	17951 N Us Highway 41	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 428-7100	782	49	15.9	0.4%	488 (62.4%)	24 (3.1%)	132 (16.9%)	84 (10.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.5%)	94.5	62^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	97.3%		94.3	57^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.5%	5	81.0	88.0	85.0	83.0	95.0	75.0	85.0	92.0	94.0	83.0		98.0	85.0	84.0	89.0	96.0	100.0	$7,969	$224	$7,745

Frequently Asked Questions about Chiles Elementary School

What district is Chiles Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What schools do graduates of Chiles Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : Freedom High School

How many students attend Chiles Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 875 students attended Chiles Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chiles Elementary School?

Students at Chiles Elementary School are 31% White, 25% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 14% African American, 9% Two or more races.

Is Chiles Elementary School a good school?

Chiles Elementary School ranks 228^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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