Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palm River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Palm River 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 Palm River Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm River Elementary School?
419 students attend Palm River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Palm River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm River Elementary School?
Palm River Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm River Elementary School offer ?
Palm River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palm River Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Palm River Elementary School located?
Palm River Elementary School is located in the Greater Palm River Point CDC neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Greater Palm River Point CDC.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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