Pride Elementary School

Summary:

Pride Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 937 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state.

Pride Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that significantly exceed the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 82% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to just 51% in the district and 55% statewide. The school's unique racial makeup, with a high percentage of Asian students (44.61% in 2022-2023), sets it apart from nearby schools like Seven Oaks Elementary and New River Elementary. However, Pride Elementary has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.7% in 2019-2020 to 25.2% in 2022-2023.

Despite the higher spending per student at Pride Elementary (around $9,500, compared to district and state averages), the school's academic excellence and diverse student population make it a standout in the Hillsborough School District. While the recent spike in chronic absenteeism is a concern, the school's consistently high performance in core subjects and unique racial representation continue to set it apart from other elementary schools in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10310 Lions Den Dr
Tampa, FL 33647

(813) 558-5400

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,567

Students who attend Pride Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Benito Middle School
High:	Wharton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 937

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

44.6%

White:

20.7%

African American:

14.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pride Elementary School ranks better than 91.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 17^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.68. (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 Pride Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (44.6%), White (20.7%), African American (14.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pride Elementary School is 16.2. 118 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pride Elementary School employs 57.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pride Elementary School is $9,567. 135 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pride 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 Pride Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	91.84	88^th	1688	94.8%
2007	88.10	147^th	1786	91.8%
2008	85.02	205^th	1789	88.5%
2009	82.15	281^st	1847	84.8%
2010	87.73	155^th	1919	91.9%
2011	87.49	171^st	1985	91.4%
2012	88.66	158^th	1984	92.0%
2013	88.66	173^rd	2029	91.5%
2014	90.07	144^th	2064	93.0%
2016	89.04	169^th	2087	91.9%
2017	86.31	236^th	2112	88.8%
2018	86.93	233^rd	2118	89.0%
2019	91.29	120^th	2182	94.5%
2021	91.92	126^th	2247	94.4%
2022	92.45	111^th	2219	95.0%
2023	86.18	263^rd	2240	88.3%
2024	89.68	189^th	2256	91.6%

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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
Thursday, May 9, 2019

This school is good in general. I wish they had more arts and after school programs. Kids have many resources(online programs) to help. A lot of homework especially reading and writing. Their writing program in my opinion is advanced and my third grader has to complete lots of essays and book reports all throughout the year. I feel like I didn't even start that till middle school. They have P.E. twice a week, what ever happened to every day?! The school focus a lot on state wide testing. PTA is lacking in this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, June 20, 2013

This school has exceeded my expectations. The staff & teachers are fun and creative and my child looks forward to learning. They are highly invested in helping each child become the best they can be. I've seen my child go from quiet and reserved to participating in activities outside his comfort level and finishing with a great sense of personal achievement. Part of the success of the school is the PTA which is filled with active, caring volunteers helping make Pride the best school around. This is not just a school it's a community filled with parents and teachers investing their time and energy into helping children grow in a positive manner. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 18, 2010

Very dis-organized school. PTA is useless. Teachers/office staff are not very accommodating to pro-active parents. Never see the principle around school. Traffic is a nightmare-one way in and one way out for buses and parents. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pride Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	346	171	29	84	2	n/a	n/a	0	632
2002	494	225	72	186	3	n/a	n/a	0	980
2003	494	225	72	186	3	n/a	n/a	0	980
2004	462	175	64	160	2	n/a	n/a	0	863
2005	502	134	81	155	1	n/a	n/a	0	873
2006	516	122	113	139	5	n/a	n/a	0	895
2007	450	113	132	115	7	n/a	n/a	53	870
2008	445	113	140	127	8	n/a	n/a	52	885
2009	459	124	142	137	10	n/a	n/a	62	934
2010	421	134	148	151	9	n/a	n/a	50	913
2011	377	125	149	184	5	4	34	0	878
2012	382	135	152	180	8	6	29	0	892
2013	381	126	164	195	4	6	36	0	912
2014	358	130	180	177	4	4	50	0	903
2015	362	130	198	175	5	3	49	0	922
2016	349	133	229	183	8	1	50	0	953
2017	329	108	264	171	9	0	58	0	939
2018	324	111	283	172	13	1	67	0	971
2019	194	98	246	134	9	0	52	0	733
2020	202	112	287	107	5	0	53	0	766
2021	196	131	344	110	5	0	54	0	840
2022	210	124	326	117	6	0	60	0	843
2023	194	139	418	110	13	0	63	0	937

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 Pride Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	632	32.0	19.8	36.2
2002	980	56.0	17.5	33.1
2003	980	56.0	17.5	33.1
2004	863	49.0	17.6	23.6
2005	873	58.0	15.1	20.2
2006	895	58.0	15.4	16.3
2007	870	43.0	20.2	16.2
2008	885	64.5	13.7	16.8
2009	934	71.6	13.7	17.9
2010	913	66.0	13.8	21.3
2011	878	64.0	13.7	21
2012	892	67.6	13.1	20.1
2013	912	67.0	13.6	20.4
2014	903	66.0	13.6	20.3
2015	922	65.0	14.1	25.2
2016	953	68.0	14.0	24.7
2017	939	65.0	14.4	22.8
2018	971	68.0	14.2	25.7
2019	733	48.5	15.1	25.8
2020	766	50.0	15.3	26.9
2021	840	53.5	15.7	27.5
2022	843	59.5	14.1	24.1
2023	937	57.5	16.2	24.9

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 Pride Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	632	32.0	19.8	36.2
2002	980	56.0	17.5	33.1
2003	980	56.0	17.5	33.1
2004	863	49.0	17.6	23.6
2005	873	58.0	15.1	20.2
2006	895	58.0	15.4	16.3
2007	870	43.0	20.2	16.2
2008	885	64.5	13.7	16.8
2009	934	71.6	13.7	17.9
2010	913	66.0	13.8	21.3
2011	878	64.0	13.7	21
2012	892	67.6	13.1	20.1
2013	912	67.0	13.6	20.4
2014	903	66.0	13.6	20.3
2015	922	65.0	14.1	25.2
2016	953	68.0	14.0	24.7
2017	939	65.0	14.4	22.8
2018	971	68.0	14.2	25.7
2019	733	48.5	15.1	25.8
2020	766	50.0	15.3	26.9
2021	840	53.5	15.7	27.5
2022	843	59.5	14.1	24.1
2023	937	57.5	16.2	24.9

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 Pride Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$280 (3.7%)	$7,249 (96.3%)	$7,529
2019	$301 (3.5%)	$8,318 (96.5%)	$8,618
2020	$428 (4.8%)	$8,401 (95.2%)	$8,829
2021	$1,263 (15.0%)	$7,176 (85.0%)	$8,439
2022	$1,302 (13.6%)	$8,292 (86.4%)	$9,594
2023	$1,764 (18.4%)	$7,802 (81.6%)	$9,567

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pride 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 120^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 263^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pride Elementary School)	85	75	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pride Elementary School)	82	82
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pride Elementary School)	89	83	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pride Elementary School)	88	88
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pride Elementary School)	81	81
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pride Elementary School)	77	77
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pride Elementary School)	77	69	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	733	937	27.8%
African American	98	139	41.8%
American Indian	9	13	44.4%
Asian	246	418	69.9%
Hispanic	134	110	17.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	194	194
Two or More Races	52	63	21.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.8%	24.9%	0.9%

Schools Near Pride 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
Pride Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10310 Lions Den Dr	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5400	937	58	16.2	24.9%	194 (20.7%)	139 (14.8%)	110 (11.7%)	418 (44.6%)	13 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.7%)	89.7	189^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.6%		86.2	263^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	88.3%	74	82.0	75.0	70.0				91.0	77.0	73.0				74.0						$9,567	$1,764	$7,802
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
Sand Pine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	29040 County Line Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-1900	522	31	17.0	39.5%	234 (44.8%)	38 (7.3%)	158 (30.3%)	72 (13.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	64.8	757^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.4%		69.7	635^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.7%	122	60.0	56.0	61.0				63.0	41.0	74.0				62.0						$10,061	$1,283	$8,778
Turner-Bartels K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	9190 Imperial Oak Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 907-9066	1,442	93	15.5	43.3%	427 (29.6%)	315 (21.8%)	417 (28.9%)	174 (12.1%)	7 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	99 (6.9%)	60	858^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.0%		66.1	713^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.2%	145	64.0	50.0	66.0	53.0	54.0	46.0	63.0	56.0	66.0	59.0	18.0	53.0	58.0	42.0	77.0	89.0		80.0	$10,088	$1,736	$8,352
Heritage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18201 E Meadows Rd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4580	489	37	13.2	46.4%	163 (33.3%)	136 (27.8%)	89 (18.2%)	48 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (10.6%)	65.2	749^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.8%		73	557^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.1%	192	58.0	60.0	61.0				61.0	61.0	67.0				59.0						$12,706	$2,329	$10,377
Wiregrass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	29732 Wiregrass School Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-0700	964	61	15.8	25.6%	422 (43.8%)	79 (8.2%)	264 (27.4%)	133 (13.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (6.5%)	62.8	803^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	64.4%		66.7	699^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.8%	104	70.0	66.0	68.0				57.0	42.0	56.0	98.0			52.0						$8,331	$1,173	$7,157
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
Union Park Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	32775 Oldwoods Ave	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 358-7306	740	42	17.6	31.9%	363 (49.1%)	113 (15.3%)	135 (18.2%)	106 (14.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (2.6%)	51.3	1065^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.8%		57	914^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.2%	151	63.0	58.0	63.0	60.0	73.0	70.0	54.0	48.0	27.0	73.0	38.0	69.0	47.0	53.0	88.0	100.0	88.0	82.0	$7,502	$300	$7,202
Double Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	31500 Chancey Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-0400	847	50	16.9	30.6%	453 (53.5%)	85 (10.0%)	196 (23.1%)	66 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (5.3%)	46.3	1194^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.1%		46.3	1180^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.3%	14	55.0	54.0	49.0				69.0	46.0	44.0	100.0			40.0						$8,126	$978	$7,148
Seven Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27633 Mystic Oak Blvd	Wesley Chapel	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-0700	677	41	16.5	31.0%	368 (54.4%)	57 (8.4%)	161 (23.8%)	39 (5.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (7.1%)	75.9	508^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.5%		75.4	502^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	77.6%	6	59.0	62.0	69.0				62.0	72.0	75.0	100.0			71.0						$9,603	$1,390	$8,213

Frequently Asked Questions about Pride Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Pride Elementary School?

Students at Pride Elementary School are 45% Asian, 21% White, 15% African American, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Pride Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 937 students attended Pride Elementary School.

Is Pride Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Pride Elementary School ranks in the top 8.4% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Pride Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What schools do graduates of Pride Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Benito Middle School
High : Wharton High School

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