Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grady Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grady Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Grady Elementary School's student population of 548 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grady Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grady 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
25%
38%
Black
6%
21%
White
56%
34%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grady Elementary School's ranking?
Grady Elementary School is ranked #84 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Grady Elementary School often compared to?
Grady Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School, Mabry Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Grady Elementary School?
548 students attend Grady Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Grady Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grady Elementary School?
Grady Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grady Elementary School offer ?
Grady Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grady Elementary School part of?
Grady Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Grady Elementary School located?
Grady Elementary School is located in the Palma Ceia West neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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