Walton Academy

Summary:

Walton Academy is a public charter elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 164 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Walton Academy has a predominantly African American student population, with 87.2% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Walton Academy faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.3% to 38.5% in recent years, significantly higher than the 18.9% to 50.0% range at nearby schools like Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet and Cleveland Elementary School. Walton Academy's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is also generally lower than the Hillsborough district and state averages, with a 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 0% compared to 47% for Hillsborough and 53% for the state.

Additionally, Walton Academy has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 93.17% to 100% over the past few years, significantly higher than the 60.81% to 92.17% range at nearby schools. The school's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $8,375 to $12,256, generally lower than the $10,369 to $19,168 range at nearby schools. These factors suggest that Walton Academy may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603

(813) 231-9272

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1787^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,983

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.2%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walton Academy ranks worse than 79.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 117^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.2. (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: African American (87.2%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Walton Academy employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walton Academy is $9,983. 120 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Walton Academy 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 Walton Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	47.55	992^nd	1786	44.5%
2008	24.77	1421^st	1789	20.6%
2009	64.74	675^th	1847	63.5%
2010	22.34	1578^th	1919	17.8%
2011	32.27	1433^rd	1985	27.8%
2012	45.20	1106^th	1984	44.3%
2013	21.85	1681^st	2029	17.2%
2014	29.77	1517^th	2064	26.5%
2016	19.94	1740^th	2087	16.6%
2017	39.84	1288^th	2112	39.0%
2018	29.11	1544^th	2118	27.1%
2019	42.57	1257^th	2182	42.4%
2021	43.18	1230^th	2247	45.3%
2022	70.01	623^rd	2219	71.9%
2023	30.92	1588^th	2240	29.1%
2024	24.20	1787^th	2256	20.8%

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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 Walton Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	4	61	0	10	n/a	n/a	0	75
2006	6	110	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	124
2007	6	152	0	9	n/a	n/a	4	171
2008	2	175	0	8	n/a	n/a	6	191
2009	0	149	1	6	n/a	n/a	6	162
2010	1	149	1	10	n/a	n/a	4	165
2011	4	146	0	16	0	1	0	167
2012	2	144	0	10	0	0	0	156
2013	2	147	0	12	0	1	0	162
2014	1	166	0	9	1	1	0	178
2015	0	191	0	9	0	5	0	205
2016	1	189	0	14	0	5	0	209
2017	1	194	0	6	0	3	0	204
2018	3	195	0	8	0	4	0	210
2019	2	184	0	17	0	9	0	212
2020	2	171	0	8	0	5	0	186
2021	3	147	0	8	0	3	0	161
2022	1	134	0	5	0	7	0	147
2023	1	143	0	11	0	9	0	164

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 Walton Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	75	0.0	n/a	73.3
2006	124	n/a	n/a	77.4
2007	171	n/a	n/a	82
2008	191	n/a	n/a	53.5
2009	162	n/a	n/a	56.4
2010	165	6.0	27.5	91.3
2011	167	2.0	83.5	88
2012	156	13.0	12.0	91
2013	162	11.0	14.7	74.7
2014	178	14.0	12.7	81.5
2015	205	15.0	13.6	71.2
2016	209	15.0	13.9	100
2017	204	16.0	12.7	90.7
2018	210	17.0	12.3	89.5
2019	212	16.0	13.2	100
2020	186	13.0	14.3	98.9
2021	161	12.0	13.4	93.2
2022	147	12.0	12.2	100
2023	164	11.0	14.9	97

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 Walton Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	75	0.0	n/a	73.3
2006	124	n/a	n/a	77.4
2007	171	n/a	n/a	82
2008	191	n/a	n/a	53.5
2009	162	n/a	n/a	56.4
2010	165	6.0	27.5	91.3
2011	167	2.0	83.5	88
2012	156	13.0	12.0	91
2013	162	11.0	14.7	74.7
2014	178	14.0	12.7	81.5
2015	205	15.0	13.6	71.2
2016	209	15.0	13.9	100
2017	204	16.0	12.7	90.7
2018	210	17.0	12.3	89.5
2019	212	16.0	13.2	100
2020	186	13.0	14.3	98.9
2021	161	12.0	13.4	93.2
2022	147	12.0	12.2	100
2023	164	11.0	14.9	97

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 Walton Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,305 (16.6%)	$6,556 (83.4%)	$7,861
2019	$1,300 (16.4%)	$6,605 (83.6%)	$7,904
2020	$1,485 (17.7%)	$6,890 (82.3%)	$8,375
2021	$684 (6.7%)	$9,490 (93.3%)	$10,174
2022	$1,994 (16.3%)	$10,263 (83.7%)	$12,256
2023	$1,352 (13.5%)	$8,632 (86.5%)	$9,983

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walton Academy

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 1257^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1588^th of 2240 Elementary schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walton Academy)	59	62	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walton Academy)	50	66	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Academy)	60	80	20%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walton Academy)	55	65	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Academy)	64	64
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walton Academy)	41	45	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Walton Academy)	43	32	11%
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	212	164	22.6%
African American	184	143	22.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	11	35.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	1	50%
Two or More Races	9	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	97%	3%

Schools Near Walton Academy

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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
Walton Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4817 N Florida Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 231-9272	164	11	14.9	97.0%	1 (0.6%)	143 (87.2%)	11 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.5%)	24.2	1787^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.8%		30.9	1588^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.1%	199	52.0	48.0	46.0				43.0	14.0	15.0				0.0				$9,983	$1,352	$8,632
Broward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 W Osborne Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5592	227	23	9.8	89.0%	17 (7.5%)	139 (61.2%)	67 (29.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	9.8	2157^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.4%		12.7	2089^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.7%	68	18.0	24.0	26.0				26.0	42.0	39.0				26.0				$19,168	$5,108	$14,060
Seminole Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6201 N Central Ave	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5556	370	31	12.1	60.8%	120 (32.4%)	109 (29.5%)	112 (30.3%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.7%)	43.2	1261^st of 2256 public elementary schools	44.1%		42	1288^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.5%	27	63.0	60.0	44.0				56.0	50.0	40.0				33.0				$15,371	$3,085	$12,286
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1607 E Curtis St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5579	315	26	12.1	87.6%	20 (6.3%)	222 (70.5%)	64 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	4.3	2228^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.2%		9.8	2136^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.6%	92	16.0	15.0	30.0				32.0	21.0	23.0				10.0				$17,374	$5,088	$12,286
Mendenhall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5202 N Mendenhall Dr	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5221	530	34	15.5	71.9%	52 (9.8%)	56 (10.6%)	406 (76.6%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	22.7	1828^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.0%		24.3	1761^st of 2240 public elementary schools	21.4%	67	31.0	34.0	44.0				41.0	34.0	57.0				36.0				$10,369	$2,415	$7,954
Graham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2915 N Massachusetts Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5408	217	16	13.5	92.2%	14 (6.5%)	151 (69.6%)	33 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.8%)	26.2	1733^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	23.2%		14.9	2030^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.4%	297	22.0	45.0	41.0				44.0	61.0	38.0				34.0				$14,951	$4,197	$10,755
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3719 N 17th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5727	395	30	13.3	88.6%	18 (4.6%)	342 (86.6%)	26 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	11.4	2119^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.1%		11.8	2107^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.9%	12	22.0	30.0	43.0				28.0	29.0	37.0				24.0				$15,622	$4,340	$11,282
Trinity School For Children	Public, Charter	K-8	2402 W Osborne Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 874-2402	901	46	19.5	2.7%	369 (41.0%)	52 (5.8%)	420 (46.6%)	11 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (5.1%)	64.4	766^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.0%		55.8	951^st of 2240 public elementary schools	57.5%	185	62.0	56.0	68.0	70.0	61.0	58.0	69.0	65.0	40.0	69.0	77.0	83.0	55.0	57.0	98.0	86.0	$9,351	$854	$8,497
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet	Public, Magnet	K-5	305 E. Columbus Drive	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5405	292	22	13.2	76.7%	16 (5.5%)	214 (73.3%)	39 (13.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.2%)	31.4	1583^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	29.8%		44.8	1212^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.9%	371	45.0	47.0	37.0				43.0	60.0	44.0				31.0				$14,376	$3,794	$10,581
Cleveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	723 E Hamilton Ave	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5583	199	20	9.9	88.4%	15 (7.5%)	106 (53.3%)	72 (36.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	32.1	1560^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.9%		24.4	1759^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.5%	199	48.0	38.0	45.0				55.0	58.0	41.0				28.0				$17,762	$4,935	$12,826

Frequently Asked Questions about Walton Academy

What district is Walton Academy in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Walton Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Walton Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Walton Academy?

Students at Walton Academy are 87% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Walton Academy a good school?

Walton Academy ranks in the bottom 20.8% of Florida elementary schools.

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