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Colson Elementary School

1520 Lakeview Ave
Seffner, FL 33584
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Colson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Colson Elementary School's student population of 674 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
674 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Colson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colson Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2148 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Colson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Colson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Colson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Colson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Colson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Colson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Colson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Colson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colson Elementary School's ranking?
Colson Elementary School is ranked #2148 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Colson Elementary School often compared to?
Colson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seffner Elementary School, Mango Elementary School, Mcdonald Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Colson Elementary School?
674 students attend Colson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Colson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colson Elementary School?
Colson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colson Elementary School offer ?
Colson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Colson Elementary School part of?
Colson Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Colson Elementary School located?
Colson Elementary School is located in the Seffner Community Alliance neighborhood of Seffner, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Seffner Community Alliance.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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