Lamb Elementary

Summary:

Lamb Elementary is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 518 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 and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lamb Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. It has a much higher percentage of African American (43.44%) and Hispanic (42.86%) students, and consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 47.9% to 54.5% - significantly higher than the 28.5% to 51.3% range of nearby schools. Lamb Elementary's test scores are also consistently lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages, with only 20% of 5th-graders proficient in science compared to 47% for the district and 53% for the state. Additionally, Lamb Elementary has a very high percentage of students (73.94% to 85.12%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than nearby schools like Winthrop Charter School (34.05% to 82.35%).

Lamb Elementary's performance has been declining, with the school ranking 1,808 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating, down from previous years. This is in contrast to the nearby schools, which share the same district and overall rating but have significantly better performance on key metrics. The high poverty concentration and unique challenges faced by Lamb Elementary suggest that addressing the school's issues will require targeted interventions and a deeper understanding of the community's needs.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6274 S 78th St
Tampa, FL 33619

(813) 605-4950

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1808^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,245

Students who attend Lamb Elementary usually attend:

High:

Spoto High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 518

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.4%

Hispanic:

42.9%

White:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lamb Elementary ranks worse than 80.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 119^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.72. (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 (43.4%), Hispanic (42.9%), White (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lamb Elementary is 19.9. 173 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lamb Elementary employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamb Elementary is $10,245. 107 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lamb Elementary 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 Lamb Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	16.53	1825^th	2087	12.6%
2017	18.10	1833^rd	2112	13.2%
2018	14.73	1900^th	2118	10.3%
2019	12.41	2004^th	2182	8.2%
2021	7.60	2178^th	2247	3.1%
2022	5.38	2179^th	2219	1.8%
2023	14.46	2041^st	2240	8.9%
2024	23.72	1808^th	2256	19.9%

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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 Lamb Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	70	296	20	198	1	0	40	625
2017	88	323	23	242	4	0	24	704
2018	68	344	19	249	2	2	38	722
2019	76	333	32	241	4	2	39	727
2020	76	317	25	248	3	0	31	700
2021	46	256	12	213	2	0	22	551
2022	44	268	13	224	1	0	25	575
2023	37	225	10	222	0	0	24	518

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 Lamb Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	625	57.0	10.9	84
2017	704	60.0	11.7	82.7
2018	722	61.0	11.8	85.6
2019	727	50.0	14.5	85.7
2020	700	42.0	16.6	84
2021	551	46.0	11.9	85.1
2022	575	38.0	15.1	83
2023	518	26.0	19.9	73.9

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 Lamb Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	625	57.0	10.9	84
2017	704	60.0	11.7	82.7
2018	722	61.0	11.8	85.6
2019	727	50.0	14.5	85.7
2020	700	42.0	16.6	84
2021	551	46.0	11.9	85.1
2022	575	38.0	15.1	83
2023	518	26.0	19.9	73.9

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 Lamb Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$865 (10.1%)	$7,678 (89.9%)	$8,543
2019	$748 (9.0%)	$7,545 (91.0%)	$8,293
2020	$837 (10.2%)	$7,402 (89.9%)	$8,238
2021	$1,438 (14.8%)	$8,263 (85.2%)	$9,702
2022	$1,613 (16.9%)	$7,955 (83.2%)	$9,566
2023	$3,146 (30.7%)	$7,099 (69.3%)	$10,245

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lamb Elementary

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 2004^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2041^st of 2240 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lamb Elementary)	32	17	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamb Elementary)	31	17	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lamb Elementary)	39	31	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lamb Elementary)	45	21	24%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lamb Elementary)	32	26	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lamb Elementary)	38	21	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lamb Elementary)	33	28	5%
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	727	518	28.7%
African American	333	225	32.4%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	32	10	68.8%
Hispanic	241	222	7.9%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	76	37	51.3%
Two or More Races	39	24	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.7%	73.9%	11.8%

Schools Near Lamb Elementary

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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
Lamb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6274 S 78th St	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 605-4950	518	26	19.9	73.9%	37 (7.1%)	225 (43.4%)	222 (42.9%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.6%)	23.7	1808^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.9%		14.5	2041^st of 2240 public elementary schools	8.9%	233	40.0	40.0	27.0				53.0	51.0	43.0				20.0						$10,245	$3,146	$7,099
Ippolito Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6874 S Falkenburg Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5180	553	29	19.0	69.8%	82 (14.8%)	228 (41.2%)	198 (35.8%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.5%)	8.9	2173^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	3.7%		10.3	2127^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.0%	46	28.0	30.0	27.0				26.0	33.0	36.0				13.0						$10,674	$3,083	$7,592
Frost Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3950 S Falkenburg Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4900	616	38	16.2	69.3%	85 (13.8%)	258 (41.9%)	222 (36.0%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.5%)	23.8	1807^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.9%		30.2	1607^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.3%	200	56.0	41.0	36.0				41.0	37.0	35.0				33.0						$10,214	$2,134	$8,082
Bridgeprep Academy Of Riverview	Public, Charter	K-8	6309 Us Highway 301 S	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 405-1770	1,134	71	15.9	77.7%	76 (6.7%)	430 (37.9%)	550 (48.5%)	13 (1.1%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (5.1%)	20.1	1898^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.9%		16.5	1998^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.8%	100	46.0	32.0	35.0	52.0	38.0	35.0	20.0	21.0	26.0	56.0	43.0	20.0	29.0	13.0	33.0			38.0	$9,508	$1,411	$8,096
Bing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6409 36th Ave S	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8088	482	30	16.3	80.1%	92 (19.1%)	107 (22.2%)	260 (53.9%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	9.9	2152^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	4.6%		20.4	1889^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.7%	263	20.0	21.0	20.0				39.0	23.0	46.0				21.0						$11,122	$2,714	$8,408
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
Gibsonton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7723 Gibsonton Dr	Gibsonton	33534	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5100	510	38	13.6	82.4%	142 (27.8%)	48 (9.4%)	292 (57.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	27.5	1698^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.7%		31.2	1576^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.6%	122	39.0	31.0	34.0				71.0	49.0	42.0				30.0						$13,819	$4,039	$9,779
Winthrop Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	6204 Scholars Hill Ln	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 235-4811	1,357	73	18.5	34.0%	390 (28.7%)	259 (19.1%)	473 (34.9%)	115 (8.5%)	8 (0.6%)	5 (0.4%)	107 (7.9%)	80.8	388^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.8%		88.3	211^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.6%	177	53.0	73.0	67.0	71.0	75.0	61.0	79.0	90.0	78.0	73.0	84.0	44.0	68.0	57.0	55.0	95.0	100.0	93.0	$8,199	$273	$7,926
Clair-Mel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1025 S 78th St	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8080	439	25	17.5	82.0%	31 (7.1%)	119 (27.1%)	263 (59.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.6%)	12.1	2104^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.7%		20.9	1877^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.2%	227	35.0	28.0	39.0				36.0	28.0	30.0				27.0						$10,605	$3,349	$7,256
Symmes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6280 Watson Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4182	423	31	13.8	48.9%	160 (37.8%)	70 (16.5%)	140 (33.1%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.5%)	34.8	1497^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.6%		51.5	1062^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	52.6%	435	51.0	59.0	41.0				47.0	51.0	43.0				28.0						$11,639	$2,353	$9,286

Frequently Asked Questions about Lamb Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Lamb Elementary?

Students at Lamb Elementary are 43% African American, 43% Hispanic, 7% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Lamb Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lamb Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Spoto High School

Is Lamb Elementary a good school?

Lamb Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Lamb Elementary in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Lamb Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 518 students attended Lamb Elementary.

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