Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cahoon Elementary Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
58%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Cahoon Elementary Magnet School?
231 students attend Cahoon Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cahoon Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cahoon Elementary Magnet School?
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cahoon Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cahoon Elementary Magnet School part of?
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School is part of Hillsborough School District.
Recent Articles
Zero Tolerance Policies in 51爆料s Today
An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.
The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today
Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today鈥檚 public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.
Budgeting Hidden Costs of 51爆料ing in 2026
Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.
