Colson Elementary School

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Colson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1520 Lakeview Ave,  Seffner, FL
Hillsborough County Public Schools
3.9
511 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Orestes Mendez
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31%
State Average
20%
Science
34%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
624:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Hispanic
45.9%
White
25.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 19 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/26/2026
Very disappointed in the way this school handled a situation involving my VPK student. The principal was dismissive, unwilling to truly hear my concerns as a parent, and showed little care for my child’s emotional well-being. As one of the only Black students in the class, it is hard not to question...
1.0 parent
5/2/2024
Your child is not safe at this school. The staff puts their hands on children. They allow bullying. They allow bullying after being informed. Physical bullying. Teacher student favoritism. Teacher will kick your child to the back of the room to avoid working with them. If your child needs glasses, b...
5.0 parent
5/16/2018
My son started kindergarten this year and he loves Colson, as do I. There is a new principal, Mr. Mendez, who is doing an awesome job and Mr. Keller I've been told has been there for years. The front office treats you like family. The school is clean and there are a TON of fun events that keep my so...
1.0 parent
6/21/2017
Awful after the new principal came! My son really wanted to participate in Field day but the principal canceled it off the schedule. Now, you have to run laps during PE. Kids are harassed, and my daughter came home with her thumb a bloody mess! Kids pick on each other all the time! Stop this madness...

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Colson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Seffner, FL, in the Seffner neighborhood, and is served by the Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 511 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Colson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $425,293. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lopez Exceptional Student Education Center, Brandon Alternative School, Armwood High School, and more. Learn more about what Seffner has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Colson Elementary School.

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