Robles Elementary School in Tampa, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Robles Elementary School is a suburban public school in Tampa, Florida that is part of Hillsborough County Public School District. It serves 472 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.5:1. Its teachers have had 73 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

472 Students

63 Teachers

4405 E Sligh Ave

Tampa, FL 33610 View local requests

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Robles Elementary School Demographics

86%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

89%

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.

Robles Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 8, 2026

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