Fishhawk Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Fishhawk Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lithia, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,060 students. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages in academic achievement, ranking among the top 10% of elementary schools statewide.

Fishhawk Creek Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong standardized test scores, with 77% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51% for Hillsborough County and 55% for Florida. In math, an impressive 85% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, outpacing the district and state averages of 56% and 60%, respectively. The school's consistent high performance has earned it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 145th out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools.

While Fishhawk Creek Elementary has a more racially diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, such as Alafia Elementary School and Boyette Springs Elementary School, the school still has room to further diversify its student body. Additionally, Fishhawk Creek Elementary's relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and higher per-student spending compared to the district and state averages may contribute to its academic success, providing students with a supportive learning environment and ample resources.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

16815 Dorman Rd
Lithia, FL 33547

(813) 651-2150

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,031

Students who attend Fishhawk Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Randall Middle School
High:	Newsome High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 1,060

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.3%

Hispanic:

18.0%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fishhawk Creek Elementary School ranks better than 93.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 10^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.9. (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 (63.3%), Hispanic (18%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fishhawk Creek Elementary School is 15.5. 96 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Fishhawk Creek Elementary School employs 68 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fishhawk Creek Elementary School is $9,031. 151 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fishhawk Creek 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 Fishhawk Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	92.96	47^th	1786	97.4%
2008	91.81	70^th	1789	96.1%
2009	91.54	69^th	1847	96.3%
2010	94.31	28^th	1919	98.5%
2011	92.68	50^th	1985	97.5%
2012	95.32	38^th	1984	98.1%
2013	92.99	92^nd	2029	95.5%
2014	91.68	113^th	2064	94.5%
2016	91.87	113^th	2087	94.6%
2017	92.68	83^rd	2112	96.1%
2018	89.24	169^th	2118	92.0%
2019	89.85	159^th	2182	92.7%
2021	93.72	90^th	2247	96.0%
2022	94.68	56^th	2219	97.5%
2023	90.99	142^nd	2240	93.7%
2024	90.90	145^th	2256	93.6%

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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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by a parent
Friday, February 3, 2017

Believe me when I say, the reason why this school has the A rating is they teach the kids to test and not to learn. If you have a child with any kind of learning disability, please don't even consider this school. We come from out of state and this school throws out the word retention like no other. We moved to the area specifically for the school and I feel like I have failed my children by putting them in a school such as Fishhawk. The teachers don't care, nor does the principal. Instead of reassuring us, the school is doing everything they can to help to make sure my kids succeed, I was pretty much told, this is the way it is, that I can "write whoever I want" and my child is not going to have much success on the FSA at his level (the test they teach the kids to pass -hence their A rating which is how they get funded and teachers bonuses). Absolute worst decision I've ever made putting my kids in this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fishhawk Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	494	26	6	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2006	649	41	18	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	763
2007	715	40	27	83	0	n/a	n/a	83	948
2008	819	42	41	92	3	n/a	n/a	87	1084
2009	864	33	47	110	0	n/a	n/a	77	1131
2010	825	28	52	104	1	n/a	n/a	52	1062
2011	761	28	51	153	2	0	36	0	1031
2012	797	32	55	133	1	0	42	0	1060
2013	775	33	51	139	0	1	42	0	1041
2014	729	45	52	123	2	1	47	0	999
2015	707	49	42	126	5	1	60	0	990
2016	701	42	36	119	4	1	53	0	956
2017	676	38	34	108	3	0	63	0	922
2018	732	45	41	130	0	0	73	0	1021
2019	715	55	47	139	1	0	73	0	1030
2020	738	42	46	178	1	0	99	0	1104
2021	644	32	34	156	1	0	95	0	962
2022	696	39	45	183	1	0	86	0	1050
2023	671	56	47	191	2	0	93	0	1060

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 Fishhawk Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	571	31.0	18.4	12.6
2006	763	41.0	18.6	8.5
2007	948	52.0	18.2	9.5
2008	1084	75.0	14.5	8.2
2009	1131	82.1	14.5	9.4
2010	1062	68.0	15.6	9.1
2011	1031	69.0	14.9	10.6
2012	1060	72.0	14.7	12.3
2013	1041	69.0	15.0	11
2014	999	66.0	15.1	11.9
2015	990	70.0	14.1	12.9
2016	956	71.0	13.4	12.3
2017	922	63.0	14.6	12.4
2018	1021	70.0	14.5	14.3
2019	1030	66.0	15.6	13.3
2020	1104	67.5	16.3	12.8
2021	962	68.5	14.0	16.7
2022	1050	62.0	16.9	12.5
2023	1060	68.0	15.5	14.5

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 Fishhawk Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	571	31.0	18.4	12.6
2006	763	41.0	18.6	8.5
2007	948	52.0	18.2	9.5
2008	1084	75.0	14.5	8.2
2009	1131	82.1	14.5	9.4
2010	1062	68.0	15.6	9.1
2011	1031	69.0	14.9	10.6
2012	1060	72.0	14.7	12.3
2013	1041	69.0	15.0	11
2014	999	66.0	15.1	11.9
2015	990	70.0	14.1	12.9
2016	956	71.0	13.4	12.3
2017	922	63.0	14.6	12.4
2018	1021	70.0	14.5	14.3
2019	1030	66.0	15.6	13.3
2020	1104	67.5	16.3	12.8
2021	962	68.5	14.0	16.7
2022	1050	62.0	16.9	12.5
2023	1060	68.0	15.5	14.5

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 Fishhawk Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$257 (3.6%)	$6,892 (96.4%)	$7,149
2019	$264 (3.5%)	$7,360 (96.5%)	$7,624
2020	$359 (4.8%)	$7,195 (95.2%)	$7,555
2021	$878 (10.6%)	$7,414 (89.4%)	$8,292
2022	$825 (10.3%)	$7,211 (89.7%)	$8,036
2023	$1,359 (15.0%)	$7,673 (85.0%)	$9,031

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fishhawk Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 159^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 142^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fishhawk Creek Elementary School)	83	80	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fishhawk Creek Elementary School)	80	88	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fishhawk Creek Elementary School)	73	83	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fishhawk Creek Elementary School)	87	87
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fishhawk Creek Elementary School)	81	85	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fishhawk Creek Elementary School)	82	90	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Fishhawk Creek Elementary School)	78	72	6%
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	1030	1060	2.9%
African American	55	56	1.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	47	47
Hispanic	139	191	37.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	715	671	6.2%
Two or More Races	73	93	27.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.3%	14.5%	1.2%

Schools Near Fishhawk Creek 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16815 Dorman Rd	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 651-2150	1,060	68	15.5	14.5%	671 (63.3%)	56 (5.3%)	191 (18.0%)	47 (4.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (8.8%)	90.9	145^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.6%		91	142^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	93.7%	3	77.0	77.0	73.0	85.0	84.0	80.0	73.0	$9,031	$1,359	$7,673
Bevis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5720 Osprey Ridge Dr	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4000	857	55	15.5	16.9%	533 (62.2%)	20 (2.3%)	176 (20.5%)	70 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (6.7%)	96.7	24^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.9%		96.7	23^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	99.0%	1	87.0	85.0	82.0	92.0	90.0	90.0	87.0	$9,107	$1,431	$7,676
Stowers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13915 Barrington Stowers Dr	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 657-7431	895	62	14.4	13.6%	554 (61.9%)	27 (3.0%)	172 (19.2%)	78 (8.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (6.7%)	91.3	130^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.2%		93.8	70^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.9%	60	77.0	78.0	73.0	90.0	84.0	81.0	72.0	$9,858	$1,651	$8,207
Lithia Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4332 Lynx Paw Trl	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8016	620	37	16.7	22.4%	397 (64.0%)	18 (2.9%)	133 (21.5%)	25 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (7.1%)	90.4	163^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	92.8%		78.3	440^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.4%	277	78.0	71.0	81.0	81.0	84.0	74.0	77.0	$8,846	$1,492	$7,354
Cimino Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4329 Culbreath Rd	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4450	818	57	14.3	37.0%	443 (54.2%)	60 (7.3%)	219 (26.8%)	22 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (8.8%)	74.1	543^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	75.9%		71.9	589^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.7%	46	64.0	58.0	64.0	75.0	78.0	64.0	59.0	$10,331	$1,735	$8,596
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	13306 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 699-5049	903	53	17.0	5.3%	281 (31.1%)	126 (14.0%)	272 (30.1%)	65 (7.2%)	14 (1.6%)	5 (0.6%)	140 (15.5%)	89.3	201^st of 2256 public elementary schools	91.1%		84.1	310^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.2%	109	79.0	73.0	78.0	80.0	74.0	80.0	73.0	$8,455	$806	$7,648
Alafia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3535 Culbreath Rd	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8190	648	42	15.4	38.9%	354 (54.6%)	51 (7.9%)	176 (27.2%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	53 (8.2%)	63	797^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.7%		62.8	777^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.3%	20	52.0	59.0	55.0	53.0	69.0	62.0	73.0	$9,858	$1,608	$8,250
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
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12961 Boggy Creek Dr	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 442-7396	948	54	17.5	41.4%	382 (40.3%)	152 (16.0%)	320 (33.8%)	15 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (8.1%)	28.4	1668^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.1%		38.5	1374^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.7%	294	53.0	43.0	46.0	42.0	36.0	38.0	41.0	$8,059	$1,487	$6,571
Pinecrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7950 Lithia Pinecrest Rd	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8164	548	36	15.2	62.8%	346 (63.1%)	17 (3.1%)	160 (29.2%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.5%)	16.1	2003^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	11.2%		17.1	1979^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.7%	24	48.0	39.0	20.0	35.0	43.0	25.0	24.0	$10,706	$2,089	$8,617

Frequently Asked Questions about Fishhawk Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Fishhawk Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,060 students attended Fishhawk Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fishhawk Creek Elementary School?

Students at Fishhawk Creek Elementary School are 63% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Asian.

What district is Fishhawk Creek Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

Is Fishhawk Creek Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Fishhawk Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 6.4% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Fishhawk Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fishhawk Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Randall Middle School
High : Newsome High School

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