Dr Kiran C Patel Elementary School in Tampa, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Dr Kiran C Patel Elementary School is a suburban public school in Tampa, Florida that is part of Hillsborough County Public School District. It serves 283 students in grades K - 2. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 2

283 Students

# of teachers unavailable

10739 Raulerson Ranch Rd

Tampa, FL 33637 View local requests

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Dr Kiran C Patel Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Baez

Mrs. Cashen

Ms. Harrell

Mrs. Kopp, School Nurse

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Dr Kiran C Patel Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

62%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Dr Kiran C Patel Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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