McKitrick Elementary School

Summary:

McKitrick Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Lutz, Florida, serving 988 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years.

McKitrick Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 82% of 3rd graders, 86% of 4th graders, and 89% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51%, 49%, and 51% respectively for the Hillsborough district and 55%, 53%, and 55% for the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively diverse student body, with significant percentages of Hispanic (19.03%) and Asian (15.59%) students, which is higher than the nearby Pasco district schools.

Compared to other schools in the Hillsborough district, Oakstead Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School, and Hammond Elementary School, McKitrick Elementary School stands out with its lower chronic absenteeism rates and higher per-student spending, which may contribute to its exceptional academic performance and support for diverse student populations. The success of McKitrick Elementary School could serve as a model for other schools seeking to improve their own performance and support the learning needs of their students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558

(813) 558-5427

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,982

Students who attend McKitrick Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Martinez Middle School
High:	Steinbrenner High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 988

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.7%

Hispanic:

19.0%

Asian:

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McKitrick Elementary School ranks better than 98.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.73. (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 McKitrick Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.7%), Hispanic (19%), Asian (15.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKitrick Elementary School is 16.1. 115 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare McKitrick Elementary School employs 61 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKitrick Elementary School is $8,982. 154 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

McKitrick 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 McKitrick Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	95.58	28^th	1688	98.3%
2007	92.74	52^nd	1786	97.1%
2008	93.60	35^th	1789	98.0%
2009	93.48	38^th	1847	97.9%
2010	93.02	47^th	1919	97.6%
2011	93.14	41^st	1985	97.9%
2012	94.58	52^nd	1984	97.4%
2013	93.85	68^th	2029	96.6%
2014	93.73	60^th	2064	97.1%
2016	93.27	86^th	2087	95.9%
2017	91.90	99^th	2112	95.3%
2018	92.86	82^nd	2118	96.1%
2019	93.88	53^rd	2182	97.6%
2021	95.22	52^nd	2247	97.7%
2022	96.74	21^st	2219	99.1%
2023	94.89	47^th	2240	97.9%
2024	96.73	25^th	2256	98.9%

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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 McKitrick Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	753	72	26	72	0	n/a	n/a	0	923
2003	753	72	26	72	0	n/a	n/a	0	923
2004	806	60	32	89	1	n/a	n/a	0	988
2005	855	55	42	110	3	n/a	n/a	0	1065
2006	895	55	52	119	4	n/a	n/a	0	1125
2007	823	51	45	122	1	n/a	n/a	65	1107
2008	632	35	48	108	1	n/a	n/a	59	883
2009	640	31	51	89	2	n/a	n/a	54	867
2010	690	30	57	100	0	n/a	n/a	47	924
2011	707	34	57	159	2	3	25	0	987
2012	693	29	66	155	2	3	26	0	974
2013	688	34	70	163	3	3	41	0	1002
2014	663	30	69	174	2	3	54	0	995
2015	661	43	77	168	2	2	56	0	1009
2016	619	32	82	164	2	3	51	0	953
2017	634	37	79	163	1	3	60	0	977
2018	567	39	82	165	0	1	58	0	912
2019	556	36	100	173	1	2	51	0	919
2020	582	41	140	191	0	2	70	0	1026
2021	553	27	150	185	1	3	63	0	982
2022	571	28	154	169	2	3	66	0	993
2023	550	24	154	188	2	3	67	0	988

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 McKitrick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	923	45.0	20.5	14.3
2003	923	45.0	20.5	14.3
2004	988	51.0	19.4	12.9
2005	1065	57.0	18.7	11.6
2006	1125	65.0	17.3	9.7
2007	1107	62.0	17.9	8.6
2008	883	61.5	14.4	7
2009	867	64.2	14.2	8.1
2010	924	61.0	15.1	8.6
2011	987	65.9	14.9	9.3
2012	974	65.0	14.9	9
2013	1002	62.0	16.1	8.4
2014	995	67.0	14.8	10.7
2015	1009	67.0	15.0	12.5
2016	953	63.0	15.1	13.6
2017	977	62.0	15.7	14.4
2018	912	61.0	14.9	15.4
2019	919	59.0	15.5	12.3
2020	1026	63.5	16.1	11.9
2021	982	63.5	15.4	13.7
2022	993	60.5	16.4	11.6
2023	988	61.0	16.1	12.1

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 McKitrick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	923	45.0	20.5	14.3
2003	923	45.0	20.5	14.3
2004	988	51.0	19.4	12.9
2005	1065	57.0	18.7	11.6
2006	1125	65.0	17.3	9.7
2007	1107	62.0	17.9	8.6
2008	883	61.5	14.4	7
2009	867	64.2	14.2	8.1
2010	924	61.0	15.1	8.6
2011	987	65.9	14.9	9.3
2012	974	65.0	14.9	9
2013	1002	62.0	16.1	8.4
2014	995	67.0	14.8	10.7
2015	1009	67.0	15.0	12.5
2016	953	63.0	15.1	13.6
2017	977	62.0	15.7	14.4
2018	912	61.0	14.9	15.4
2019	919	59.0	15.5	12.3
2020	1026	63.5	16.1	11.9
2021	982	63.5	15.4	13.7
2022	993	60.5	16.4	11.6
2023	988	61.0	16.1	12.1

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 McKitrick Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$256 (3.3%)	$7,435 (96.7%)	$7,691
2019	$246 (3.2%)	$7,500 (96.8%)	$7,744
2020	$325 (4.1%)	$7,512 (95.9%)	$7,837
2021	$766 (9.9%)	$6,974 (90.1%)	$7,740
2022	$738 (9.0%)	$7,454 (91.0%)	$8,192
2023	$1,232 (13.7%)	$7,750 (86.3%)	$8,982

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKitrick Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 53^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 47^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McKitrick Elementary School)	88	86	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McKitrick Elementary School)	86	89	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McKitrick Elementary School)	88	89	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (McKitrick Elementary School)	85	91	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McKitrick Elementary School)	89	88	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (McKitrick Elementary School)	85	92	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (McKitrick Elementary School)	79	76	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	919	988	7.5%
African American	36	24	33.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	100	154	54%
Hispanic	173	188	8.7%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	556	550	1.1%
Two or More Races	51	67	31.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.3%	12.1%	0.2%

Schools Near McKitrick 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
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
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
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences	Public, Charter	K-8	18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy	Lutz	33548	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 619-5099	880	50	17.6	3.6%	389 (44.2%)	55 (6.3%)	303 (34.4%)	89 (10.1%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (4.2%)	84	319^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.9%		91.7	124^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.5%	195	84.0	73.0	67.0	80.0	79.0	79.0	88.0	68.0	68.0	74.0	50.0	83.0	64.0	31.0	85.0	95.0	89.0	86.0	$9,352	$1,288	$8,064
Imagine School At Land O' Lakes	Public, Charter	K-8	2940 Sunlake Blvd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 428-7444	877	53	16.5	17.8%	514 (58.6%)	56 (6.4%)	178 (20.3%)	86 (9.8%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (4.3%)	80.6	390^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.7%		88	217^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.3%	173	83.0	70.0	86.0	61.0	60.0	66.0	79.0	55.0	79.0	72.0	46.0	74.0	72.0	59.0	75.0			96.0	$8,496	$781	$7,715
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
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
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
Bexley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4380 Ballantrae Blvd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-4300	1,182	71	16.5	25.5%	675 (57.1%)	34 (2.9%)	320 (27.1%)	77 (6.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (6.1%)	74	545^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.8%		74.1	524^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.6%	21	68.0	76.0	63.0				73.0	57.0	64.0	100.0			58.0						$7,911	$1,107	$6,805
Lutz K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	202 5th Ave SE	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 949-1452	723	52	14.0	43.7%	441 (61.0%)	22 (3.0%)	224 (31.0%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.0%)	65.8	726^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.8%		70.7	615^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.5%	111	66.0	61.0	52.0	68.0	67.0	71.0	67.0	68.0	60.0	70.0	58.0	87.0	49.0	74.0	98.0			85.0	$11,104	$1,797	$9,307
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 McKitrick Elementary School

How many students attend McKitrick Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 988 students attended McKitrick Elementary School.

Is McKitrick Elementary School a good school?

Yes! McKitrick Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 25^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of McKitrick Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Martinez Middle School
High : Steinbrenner High School

What is the racial makeup of McKitrick Elementary School?

Students at McKitrick Elementary School are 56% White, 19% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is McKitrick Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

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