Northwest Elementary School

About Northwest Elementary School

Northwest Elementary School in Tampa, FL, serves Pre-K–5 students, excels academically with an "A" rating since 1999, fosters patriotism, supports diverse learners, and engages the community.

Contact Information

Address

16438 HUTCHISON RD TAMPA FL 33625

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Phone

(813) 975-7315

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Website

https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%

Reading 51%

State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.

47

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

4

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

696

Total Students

$53576

Avg. Teacher Salary

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Northwest Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

🤖 Coding & Debugging
🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
🛠️ 3D Printing

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

14

of 102 in Florida

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 1:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 45.1%

Asian 5.6%

Hispanic 40.7%

Black 4.2%

Two+ Races 4%

Native Am. 1%

White

45.1%

Asian

5.6%

Hispanic

40.7%

Black

4.2%

Two+ Races

4%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 696

50%

348 Female

50%

348 Male

Student Population

696 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

665 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Northwest Elementary PTA announces Mother-Son Baseball Night returning next month, fostering family engagement, school spirit, and community connection through fun, inclusive activities.

FAQ

Q: How does Northwest Elementary School assist students' social and emotional development? A: The school uses PBIS, guidance programs, and classroom opportunities to improve students' social skills and resilience. Q: Does Northwest Elementary School provide additional help to students? A: Yes, Northwest Elementary School offers tutoring, small group instruction, and reading and math interventions. Q: Where do I locate the 2025-2026 Northwest Elementary School calendar? A: You will find all important Northwest Elementary School dates on the Northwest Elementary School LEA website. Q: How do parents participate in Northwest Elementary School? A: Parents can volunteer for assistance, participate in PTA events, workshops, and school activities in general. Q: Do students receive free meals while at Northwest Elementary School? A: Yes, all students receive free, healthy meals while at school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say