Sessums Elementary School

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Sessums Elementary School ranks 1426 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sessums Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Riverview, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 942. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sessums Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (35.03%) and African American (23.78%) students. However, the school's academic performance lags behind its neighbors, such as Boyette Springs Elementary and Riverview Academy of Math and Science, which have higher test scores and better statewide rankings. Sessums' test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages across all grade levels, and the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 18.5% to 31.4% over the past few years.

Despite having a higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, Sessums Elementary's academic outcomes do not reflect this investment. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 714 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,426 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and evaluating the effectiveness of the school's resource utilization and instructional practices could be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for the students at Sessums Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11525 Ramble Creek Dr
Riverview, FL 33569

(813) 672-5230

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1426^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,461

Students who attend Sessums Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Rodgers Middle Magnet School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 942

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.0%

White:

29.5%

African American:

23.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sessums Elementary School ranks worse than 63.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 84^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.11. (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 Sessums Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35%), White (29.5%), African American (23.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sessums Elementary School is 15, which is the 77^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Sessums Elementary School employs 62.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sessums Elementary School is $10,461. 95 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sessums 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 Sessums Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	64.73	601^st	1688	64.4%
2007	65.13	658^th	1786	63.2%
2008	70.80	512^th	1789	71.4%
2009	64.02	691^st	1847	62.6%
2010	62.57	760^th	1919	60.4%
2011	64.46	743^rd	1985	62.6%
2012	66.42	657^th	1984	66.9%
2013	68.99	601^st	2029	70.4%
2014	63.90	714^th	2064	65.4%
2016	53.93	960^th	2087	54.0%
2017	47.41	1116^th	2112	47.2%
2018	57.00	877^th	2118	58.6%
2019	45.63	1185^th	2182	45.7%
2021	42.77	1243^rd	2247	44.7%
2022	46.42	1150^th	2219	48.2%
2023	45.38	1202^nd	2240	46.3%
2024	37.11	1426^th	2256	36.8%

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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 Sessums Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	558	135	16	259	4	n/a	n/a	0	972
2005	682	159	23	304	5	n/a	n/a	0	1173
2006	391	72	12	159	1	n/a	n/a	0	635
2007	445	117	29	189	5	n/a	n/a	80	865
2008	406	131	24	241	6	n/a	n/a	97	905
2009	388	140	21	247	4	n/a	n/a	87	887
2010	379	163	22	240	4	n/a	n/a	85	893
2011	347	140	28	274	7	0	51	0	847
2012	317	145	28	268	6	1	55	0	820
2013	325	133	25	256	4	1	53	0	797
2014	331	145	28	254	3	1	45	0	807
2015	375	168	22	321	2	2	61	0	951
2016	406	188	19	354	3	3	78	0	1051
2017	440	183	22	393	4	1	74	0	1117
2018	402	195	25	394	2	0	69	0	1087
2019	348	193	20	378	1	3	54	0	997
2020	322	226	18	327	2	6	75	0	976
2021	285	226	20	329	2	4	75	0	941
2022	290	239	25	360	1	3	75	0	993
2023	278	224	34	330	1	2	73	0	942

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 Sessums Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	972	46.0	21.1	49.3
2005	1173	62.0	18.9	42.8
2006	635	40.0	15.9	40.2
2007	865	49.0	17.7	43.1
2008	905	71.0	12.7	47.6
2009	887	66.3	14.1	51.9
2010	893	63.0	14.1	55.7
2011	847	63.6	13.3	53.1
2012	820	64.0	12.8	58.3
2013	797	61.0	13.0	56.2
2014	807	64.0	12.6	60.1
2015	951	70.0	13.5	61.7
2016	1051	77.0	13.6	58.4
2017	1117	86.0	12.9	55.5
2018	1087	77.0	14.1	59.2
2019	997	64.5	15.4	58.8
2020	976	62.5	15.6	61.4
2021	941	64.0	14.7	64.5
2022	993	67.0	14.8	53.7
2023	942	62.5	15.0	48.1

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 Sessums Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	972	46.0	21.1	49.3
2005	1173	62.0	18.9	42.8
2006	635	40.0	15.9	40.2
2007	865	49.0	17.7	43.1
2008	905	71.0	12.7	47.6
2009	887	66.3	14.1	51.9
2010	893	63.0	14.1	55.7
2011	847	63.6	13.3	53.1
2012	820	64.0	12.8	58.3
2013	797	61.0	13.0	56.2
2014	807	64.0	12.6	60.1
2015	951	70.0	13.5	61.7
2016	1051	77.0	13.6	58.4
2017	1117	86.0	12.9	55.5
2018	1087	77.0	14.1	59.2
2019	997	64.5	15.4	58.8
2020	976	62.5	15.6	61.4
2021	941	64.0	14.7	64.5
2022	993	67.0	14.8	53.7
2023	942	62.5	15.0	48.1

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 Sessums Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$426 (5.6%)	$7,185 (94.4%)	$7,611
2019	$369 (4.6%)	$7,730 (95.4%)	$8,099
2020	$455 (5.6%)	$7,737 (94.4%)	$8,192
2021	$1,065 (12.0%)	$7,777 (88.0%)	$8,842
2022	$1,188 (12.9%)	$8,046 (87.1%)	$9,234
2023	$1,985 (19.0%)	$8,476 (81.0%)	$10,461

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sessums 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 1185^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1202^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sessums Elementary School)	56	44	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sessums Elementary School)	51	54	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sessums Elementary School)	58	63	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sessums Elementary School)	59	57	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sessums Elementary School)	52	49	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sessums Elementary School)	53	47	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sessums Elementary School)	54	38	16%
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	997	942	5.5%
African American	193	224	16.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	20	34	70%
Hispanic	378	330	12.7%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	348	278	20.1%
Two or More Races	54	73	35.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.8%	48.1%	10.7%

Schools Near Sessums 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
Sessums Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11525 Ramble Creek Dr	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5230	942	63	15.0	48.1%	278 (29.5%)	224 (23.8%)	330 (35.0%)	34 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	73 (7.7%)	37.1	1426^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.8%		45.4	1202^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	46.3%	224	54.0	45.0	46.0				57.0	46.0	41.0				44.0						$10,461	$1,985	$8,476
Kids Community College Riverview Southeast	Public, Charter	K-8	11519 McMullen Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 699-4600	493	28	17.6	11.8%	109 (22.1%)	178 (36.1%)	138 (28.0%)	27 (5.5%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.9%)	13.3	2072^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	8.2%		27.6	1667^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.6%	405	39.0	36.0	33.0	31.0	35.0	33.0	50.0	33.0	26.0	21.0	44.0	14.0	13.0	23.0	41.0			44.0	$10,935	$09	$10,926
Riverview Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9906 Symmes Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 412-6111	946	63	15.0	45.3%	233 (24.6%)	238 (25.2%)	381 (40.3%)	25 (2.6%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (6.8%)	78.5	450^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.1%		78.5	438^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.4%	12	69.0	72.0	65.0	69.0	66.0	65.0	83.0	76.0	62.0	67.0	63.0	80.0	62.0	50.0	83.0	92.0	97.0	79.0	$9,730	$1,693	$8,037
Collins Pk-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	12424 Summerfield Blvd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5400	1,009	61	16.5	45.6%	406 (40.2%)	226 (22.4%)	264 (26.2%)	26 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (8.2%)	50.5	1082^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.0%		57.8	893^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	60.1%	189	53.0	47.0	52.0	63.0	54.0	46.0	62.0	54.0	54.0	71.0	44.0	64.0	40.0	56.0	86.0			78.0	$8,879	$1,492	$7,387
Big Bend Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9906 Symmes Road	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 412-6111	17	1	17.0	47.1%	4 (23.5%)	4 (23.5%)	8 (47.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Summerfield Crossings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11050 Fairway Meadow Dr	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5621	869	52	16.7	53.0%	189 (21.7%)	262 (30.1%)	310 (35.7%)	21 (2.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (9.6%)	26.5	1726^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.5%		27.1	1678^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.1%	48	39.0	40.0	46.0				48.0	41.0	37.0				43.0						$8,215	$1,684	$6,530
Boyette Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10141 Sedgebrook Dr	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 671-5060	812	50	16.2	45.1%	421 (51.8%)	95 (11.7%)	200 (24.6%)	28 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	62 (7.6%)	79.1	435^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.7%		84.2	308^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.3%	127	66.0	67.0	65.0				73.0	72.0	71.0				66.0						$9,896	$1,657	$8,238
Riverview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10809 Hannaway Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5105	563	39	14.4	65.9%	190 (33.7%)	127 (22.6%)	193 (34.3%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (7.3%)	44.7	1227^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.6%		44.8	1213^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.8%	14	44.0	42.0	59.0				48.0	57.0	54.0				55.0						$12,032	$2,709	$9,322
Summerfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11990 Big Bend Rd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5115	807	51	15.8	60.1%	250 (31.0%)	150 (18.6%)	323 (40.0%)	18 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (8.2%)	33.2	1533^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	32.0%		41.3	1295^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.2%	238	49.0	46.0	43.0				44.0	34.0	57.0				48.0						$9,670	$1,980	$7,691
Southshore Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11667 Big Bend Rd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 769-1209	1,228	65	18.8	51.6%	270 (22.0%)	342 (27.9%)	505 (41.1%)	26 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	78 (6.4%)	31.9	1566^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.6%		33.7	1500^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.0%	66	52.0	44.0	39.0	59.0	55.0	49.0	60.0	43.0	15.0	50.0	54.0	42.0	23.0	33.0	63.0	80.0	83.0	68.0	$7,560	$764	$6,795

Frequently Asked Questions about Sessums Elementary School

Is Sessums Elementary School a good school?

Sessums Elementary School ranks 1426^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Sessums Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Rodgers Middle Magnet School

How many students attend Sessums Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 942 students attended Sessums Elementary School.

What district is Sessums Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Sessums Elementary School?

Students at Sessums Elementary School are 35% Hispanic, 30% White, 24% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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