Henry Woodfin Grady Elementary School was built in 1958 on nine acres of land in South Tampa. The school was named after a leading American journalist and noted orator of the Reconstruction period. Henry W. Grady was born in Athens, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1868. He served as managing editor of the Atlanta Constitution from 1879 to 1889.  

Grady Elementary is located in South Tampa and is known for its excellence in education. Its red brick building, huge glass pane windows and open campus is nestled between Church Street and Lois Avenue.

The school colors are gold and royal blue, and the school mascot is the tiger.