At a glance
Reported students
990
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
629
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School: 990 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
22.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,027
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Tampa. It is one of 294 current school records connected to Hillsborough. NCES reports 990 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.3:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (46.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (43.6%). English learners represent 17.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School
- 1How do the reported 22.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.5%
- Hispanic43.6%
- Black46.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hillsborough
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences
Elementary · Grades KG–08
984 reported students
Pride Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
980 reported students
Kenneth E. Adum Pk-8 Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,007 reported students
Pizzo K-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
968 reported students
Deer Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
957 reported students
McKitrick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
934 reported students
Public schools near Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Springs Schools Elementary · Charter · Hillsborough | KG–08 | 382 | 0.2 mi |
| Sulphur Springs K-8 School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–08 | 678 | 0.9 mi |
| Witter Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 530 | 1.1 mi |
| Foster Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 428 | 1.6 mi |
| Shaw Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 682 | 1.6 mi |
| Legacy Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Hillsborough | KG–08 | 102 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School
What grades does Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School serve?
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hillsborough.
How many students attend Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School?
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School reported 990 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,027 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School?
The calculated ratio is 22.3:1, based on 990 students and 44.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hillsborough attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School in?
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School is part of Hillsborough, based in Tampa, FL, which operates 294 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Springs Schools (0.2 mi), Sulphur Springs K-8 School (0.9 mi), Witter Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.