Dunedin Elementary School

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Dunedin Elementary School ranks 1458 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dunedin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Dunedin, Florida, with a student population of 476. The school is part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dunedin Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 30% to 34.6% over the past 4 years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores also lag behind the district and state, with only 44-59% of Dunedin students proficient in ELA and Math, compared to 55-65% for the district and 53-60% for the state. Additionally, Dunedin Elementary has a very high percentage of students (73.74%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite these challenges, the school spends significantly more per student ($17,035 in 2022-2023) compared to the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools in the district, such as Garrison-Jones Elementary, Belleair Elementary, and Curtis Fundamental Elementary, Dunedin Elementary's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower free/reduced lunch rates. Additionally, the nearby Academie Da Vinci Charter School significantly outperforms Dunedin on test scores, with 73-88% of students proficient in various subjects, compared to Dunedin's 32-59% proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

900 Union St
Dunedin, FL 34698

(727) 738-2990

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
1458^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,035

Students who attend Dunedin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dunedin Highland Middle School
High:	Dunedin High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 495

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.6%

White:

30.3%

African American:

21.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dunedin Elementary School ranks worse than 64.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 78^th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.98. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Dunedin Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.6%), White (30.3%), African American (21%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunedin Elementary School is 12.6, which is the 19^th best among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Dunedin Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunedin Elementary School is $17,035, which is the 12^th highest among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dunedin Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dunedin Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	46.91	923^rd	1688	45.3%
2007	47.82	989^th	1786	44.6%
2008	51.78	907^th	1789	49.3%
2009	39.04	1220^th	1847	33.9%
2010	32.48	1388^th	1919	27.7%
2011	21.00	1679^th	1985	15.4%
2012	14.47	1784^th	1984	10.1%
2013	18.47	1762^nd	2029	13.2%
2014	26.32	1589^th	2064	23.0%
2016	34.83	1379^th	2087	33.9%
2017	26.67	1586^th	2112	24.9%
2018	27.69	1585^th	2118	25.2%
2019	35.73	1434^th	2182	34.3%
2021	51.03	1060^th	2247	52.8%
2022	36.28	1407^th	2219	36.6%
2023	18.39	1951^st	2240	12.9%
2024	35.98	1458^th	2256	35.4%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, May 26, 2016

This has been an excellent school for my son. The teachers are great and the principal ensures a safe and happy learning environment. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dunedin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	594	56	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
1989	610	74	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	689
1990	640	69	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	719
1991	599	71	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	683
1992	604	82	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	696
1993	605	85	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	700
1994	583	85	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	674
1995	642	54	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	710
1996	642	54	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	710
1997	647	64	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	727
1998	620	52	2	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	692
1999	604	47	3	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	681
2000	596	47	6	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	678
2001	537	46	7	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	618
2002	498	82	12	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	623
2003	498	82	12	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	623
2004	470	86	6	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	595
2005	458	107	10	43	5	n/a	n/a	0	623
2006	419	139	9	40	3	n/a	n/a	0	610
2007	316	148	11	47	3	n/a	n/a	47	572
2008	329	142	11	47	4	n/a	n/a	45	578
2009	312	149	16	79	4	n/a	n/a	50	610
2010	325	154	18	191	8	n/a	n/a	59	755
2011	256	163	11	240	3	10	42	0	725
2012	253	156	14	251	0	10	36	0	720
2013	237	127	13	270	2	11	29	0	689
2014	208	124	13	287	0	17	27	0	676
2015	194	106	11	267	2	20	25	0	625
2016	190	95	9	268	2	14	25	0	603
2017	181	102	11	243	0	24	19	0	580
2018	196	90	6	253	0	15	22	0	582
2019	196	95	6	228	0	14	31	0	570
2020	170	88	5	225	0	23	27	0	538
2021	137	98	4	190	3	18	35	0	485
2022	150	100	5	189	3	15	38	0	500
2023	149	93	4	181	1	10	38	0	476
2024	150	104	3	191	1	9	37	0	495

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dunedin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	655	33.0	19.8	26.6
1989	689	37.0	18.6	27.3
1990	719	38.0	18.9	26.6
1991	683	32.0	21.3	27.5
1992	696	35.0	19.8	28
1993	700	33.0	21.2	28
1994	674	35.0	19.3	33.1
1995	710	40.0	17.8	34.2
1996	710	40.0	17.8	34.2
1997	727	41.0	17.7	34.5
1998	692	37.0	18.7	31.1
1999	681	41.0	16.6	40.4
2000	678	40.0	17.0	41.9
2001	618	39.0	15.8	43.4
2002	623	38.0	16.4	53.1
2003	623	38.0	16.4	53.1
2004	595	37.0	16.1	55.5
2005	623	39.0	16.0	59.9
2006	610	38.0	16.1	56.7
2007	572	38.0	15.1	66.1
2008	578	40.0	14.5	67.9
2009	610	47.7	14.5	72
2010	755	51.0	14.8	84.5
2011	725	53.0	13.6	81.9
2012	720	54.0	13.3	81.8
2013	689	55.0	12.5	82.1
2014	676	55.0	12.2	48.5
2015	625	50.0	12.5	53.6
2016	603	48.0	12.5	85.4
2017	580	49.0	11.8	73.4
2018	582	52.0	11.1	74.2
2019	570	43.0	13.2	69.1
2020	538	42.0	12.8	67.3
2021	485	44.0	11.0	68.2
2022	500	43.0	11.6	73.4
2023	476	39.0	12.2	73.7
2024	495	39.0	12.6	69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dunedin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	655	33.0	19.8	26.6
1989	689	37.0	18.6	27.3
1990	719	38.0	18.9	26.6
1991	683	32.0	21.3	27.5
1992	696	35.0	19.8	28
1993	700	33.0	21.2	28
1994	674	35.0	19.3	33.1
1995	710	40.0	17.8	34.2
1996	710	40.0	17.8	34.2
1997	727	41.0	17.7	34.5
1998	692	37.0	18.7	31.1
1999	681	41.0	16.6	40.4
2000	678	40.0	17.0	41.9
2001	618	39.0	15.8	43.4
2002	623	38.0	16.4	53.1
2003	623	38.0	16.4	53.1
2004	595	37.0	16.1	55.5
2005	623	39.0	16.0	59.9
2006	610	38.0	16.1	56.7
2007	572	38.0	15.1	66.1
2008	578	40.0	14.5	67.9
2009	610	47.7	14.5	72
2010	755	51.0	14.8	84.5
2011	725	53.0	13.6	81.9
2012	720	54.0	13.3	81.8
2013	689	55.0	12.5	82.1
2014	676	55.0	12.2	48.5
2015	625	50.0	12.5	53.6
2016	603	48.0	12.5	85.4
2017	580	49.0	11.8	73.4
2018	582	52.0	11.1	74.2
2019	570	43.0	13.2	69.1
2020	538	42.0	12.8	67.3
2021	485	44.0	11.0	68.2
2022	500	43.0	11.6	73.4
2023	476	39.0	12.2	73.7
2024	495	39.0	12.6	69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dunedin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,407 (12.4%)	$9,904 (87.6%)	$11,311
2019	$1,333 (11.0%)	$10,765 (89.0%)	$12,099
2020	$1,413 (10.8%)	$11,705 (89.2%)	$13,118
2021	$2,469 (16.1%)	$12,863 (83.9%)	$15,332
2022	$3,201 (18.9%)	$13,722 (81.1%)	$16,924
2023	$3,402 (20.0%)	$13,632 (80.0%)	$17,035

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunedin Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1434^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1951^st of 2240 Elementary schools	21.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dunedin Elementary School)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dunedin Elementary School)	46	42	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dunedin Elementary School)	46	44	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dunedin Elementary School)	64	51	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dunedin Elementary School)	46	51	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dunedin Elementary School)	53	52	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Dunedin Elementary School)	42	28	14%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas)	54	60	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	570	476	16.5%
African American	95	93	2.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	228	181	20.6%
Pacific Islander	14	10	28.6%
White	196	149	24%
Two or More Races	31	38	22.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.1%	73.7%	4.6%

Schools Near Dunedin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dunedin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Union St	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 738-2990	495	39	12.6	69.5%	150 (30.3%)	104 (21.0%)	191 (38.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	37 (7.5%)	36	1458^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.4%		18.4	1951^st of 2240 public elementary schools	12.9%	493	59.0	32.0	44.0				51.0	45.0	45.0				50.0					$17,035	$3,402	$13,632
Curtis Fundamental Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	531 Beltrees St	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 738-6438	536	34	15.7	23.3%	394 (73.5%)	22 (4.1%)	75 (14.0%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.2%)	95.8	36^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.4%		94.1	61^st of 2240 public elementary schools	97.3%	25	88.0	80.0	81.0				96.0	84.0	91.0				81.0					$10,311	$736	$9,575
Sandy Lane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1360 Sandy Ln	Clearwater	33755	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 469-5974	308	28	11.0	78.6%	49 (15.9%)	170 (55.2%)	59 (19.2%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.5%)	47.3	1166^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.3%		33.1	1518^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.2%	352	65.0	44.0	47.0				68.0	41.0	32.0				59.0					$22,227	$5,299	$16,930
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1715 Kings Highway	Clearwater	33755	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 223-8949	277	26	10.6	80.1%	31 (11.2%)	156 (56.3%)	62 (22.4%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.3%)	74.3	538^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.2%		67.9	664^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.4%	126	76.0	61.0	62.0				80.0	68.0	50.0				72.0					$20,917	$3,130	$17,787
Athenian Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2289 N. Hercules Ave	Clearwater	33763	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2718	418	34	12.2	51.0%	217 (51.9%)	36 (8.6%)	125 (29.9%)	11 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.2%)	28	1682^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.4%		39.5	1349^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.8%	333	37.0	46.0	32.0	67.0	69.0	61.0	31.0	48.0	38.0	47.0	64.0	21.0	38.0	35.0	42.0		78.0	$9,777	$1,641	$8,136
Academie Da Vinci Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1060 Keene Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2778	331	29	11.4	35.6%	263 (79.5%)	10 (3.0%)	46 (13.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	86.7	266^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.2%		78.5	439^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.4%	173	84.0	76.0	78.0	84.0	73.0	82.0	81.0	70.0	65.0	74.0		74.0	78.0	79.0	74.0		88.0	$8,325	$717	$7,608
Plato Academy Clearwater	Public, Charter	K-8	2045 Palmetto St	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 228-9517	624	48	13.0	32.1%	349 (55.9%)	54 (8.7%)	136 (21.8%)	45 (7.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	34 (5.4%)	73.6	557^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.3%		65.6	723^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	67.7%	166	66.0	76.0	59.0	58.0	59.0	60.0	77.0	66.0	66.0	67.0	77.0	80.0	64.0	54.0	100.0	95.0	77.0	$7,843	$548	$7,296
San Jose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1670 San Helen Dr	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 469-5956	335	30	11.1	51.9%	239 (71.3%)	29 (8.7%)	40 (11.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.5%)	85.7	291^st of 2256 public elementary schools	87.1%		73.8	534^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.2%	243	73.0	68.0	70.0				73.0	88.0	70.0				83.0					$18,663	$2,696	$15,967
Skycrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 N Corona Ave	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 469-5987	544	38	14.3	79.4%	114 (21.0%)	66 (12.1%)	330 (60.7%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.0%)	55.3	963^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	57.3%		36.8	1421^st of 2240 public elementary schools	36.6%	458	49.0	61.0	57.0				46.0	63.0	64.0				57.0					$15,544	$2,399	$13,146
Garrison-Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3133 Garrison Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 469-5716	598	37	16.1	44.0%	350 (58.5%)	23 (3.8%)	178 (29.8%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.7%)	73.5	559^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.2%		68.2	656^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.7%	97	59.0	66.0	57.0				68.0	72.0	69.0				74.0					$12,889	$1,444	$11,445

Frequently Asked Questions about Dunedin Elementary School

How many students attend Dunedin Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 495 students attended Dunedin Elementary School.

What district is Dunedin Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What is the racial makeup of Dunedin Elementary School?

Students at Dunedin Elementary School are 39% Hispanic, 30% White, 21% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Dunedin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dunedin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dunedin Highland Middle School
High : Dunedin High School

Is Dunedin Elementary School a good school?

Dunedin Elementary School ranks 1458^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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