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#598 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 41% of private schools
St Lawrence Catholic School
Elementary School · Tampa, FL
A private elementary school in Tampa, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5223 N HIMES AVE, Tampa, FL 33614
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Lawrence Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,917/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,143
Median home value
$295,700
Median rent
$1,399/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Egypt Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Detention Center WestEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 3–12 | 1.1 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Trinity School for ChildrenCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 903 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St Lawrence Catholic School is listed in Tampa, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Lawrence Catholic School
St Lawrence Catholic School is a private elementary school in Tampa, FL, serving approximately 466 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #598 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Lawrence Catholic School
What grades does St Lawrence Catholic School serve?
St Lawrence Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Lawrence Catholic School?
St Lawrence Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Lawrence Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Lawrence Catholic School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Lawrence Catholic School rank in FL?
St Lawrence Catholic School ranks #598 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is St Lawrence Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Lawrence Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Lawrence Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Lawrence Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Lawrence Catholic School a religious school?
St Lawrence Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 466
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (813) 879-5090
- Area population (ZIP 33614)
- 46,218
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33614; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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