At a glance
Reported students
560
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
629
Tinker K-8 School: 560 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
15.5:1 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
- 609
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Tinker K-8 School
Tinker 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 560 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to 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 White (55.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.8%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. 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 Tinker K-8 School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.08 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White55.4%
- Hispanic19.8%
- Black11.6%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial10.7%
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.
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
558 reported students
Schwarzkopf Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
555 reported students
Wimauma Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
566 reported students
Alafia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
568 reported students
Bay Crest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
572 reported students
Grady Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
548 reported students
Public schools near Tinker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiaramonte Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 325 | 2.9 mi |
| Ballast Point Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 408 | 3 mi |
| Westshore Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 259 | 3.1 mi |
| Lanier Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 282 | 3.4 mi |
| Anderson Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 221 | 4.1 mi |
| Kenneth E. Adum Pk-8 Magnet School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–08 | 1,007 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tinker K-8 School
What grades does Tinker K-8 School serve?
Tinker 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 Tinker K-8 School?
Tinker K-8 School reported 560 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 609 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tinker K-8 School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 560 students and 36.08 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 Tinker K-8 School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tinker 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 Tinker K-8 School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tinker K-8 School in?
Tinker 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 Tinker K-8 School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chiaramonte Elementary School (2.9 mi), Ballast Point Elementary School (3 mi), Westshore Elementary School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.