Rampello K-8 School in Tampa, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Rampello K-8 School is an urban public school in Tampa, Florida that is part of Hillsborough County Public School District. It serves 782 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.8:1. Its teachers have had 42 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

782 Students

53 Teachers

802 E Washington St

Tampa, FL 33602 View local requests

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Rampello K-8 School Demographics

31%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

56%

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.

Rampello K-8 School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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