Gulfport Montessori Elementary School

Q: Is Gulfport Montessori Elementary School a good school?

Gulfport Montessori Elementary School ranks 1608 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 435 students in grades PK-5 in Gulfport, Florida, which is part of the Pinellas school district. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (64.6%) compared to surrounding schools, it faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Gulfport Montessori's test scores lag behind the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with only 39-48% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 55-65% for the district and 53-60% for the state. Despite spending more per student ($17,792 in 2022-2023) than the surrounding schools, which range from $11,117 to $19,937 per student, the school is not achieving better academic outcomes. This raises questions about the effective use of resources and the need to evaluate the school's instructional practices and support systems.

Nearby schools, such as Pasadena Fundamental Elementary and James B. Sanderlin K-8, demonstrate that high-performing schools can exist within the same district, suggesting that addressing the unique challenges faced by Gulfport Montessori, such as the high chronic absenteeism rates and potential racial achievement gaps, could lead to significant improvements in the school's academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

2014 52nd St S
Gulfport, FL 33707

(727) 893-2643

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
1608^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,792

Students who attend Gulfport Montessori Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lakewood High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 435

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.6%

White:

16.1%

Hispanic:

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gulfport Montessori Elementary School ranks worse than 71.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 82^nd among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.32. (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 Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (64.6%), White (16.1%), Hispanic (12.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is 13.1, which is the 33^rd best among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Gulfport Montessori Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is $17,792, which is the 9^th highest among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gulfport Montessori 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 Gulfport Montessori Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	23.59	1344^th	1688	20.4%
2007	20.85	1489^th	1786	16.6%
2008	13.57	1634^th	1789	8.7%
2009	10.97	1724^th	1847	6.7%
2010	7.22	1845^th	1919	3.9%
2011	12.78	1818^th	1985	8.4%
2012	11.22	1858^th	1984	6.4%
2013	8.92	1950^th	2029	3.9%
2014	15.93	1851^st	2064	10.3%
2016	17.17	1808^th	2087	13.4%
2017	14.36	1924^th	2112	8.9%
2018	13.41	1937^th	2118	8.5%
2019	9.17	2071^st	2182	5.1%
2021	21.04	1804^th	2247	19.7%
2022	20.36	1847^th	2219	16.8%
2023	29.58	1624^th	2240	27.5%
2024	30.32	1608^th	2256	28.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, March 6, 2018

I am new to Montessori. The two teachers in the classroom are friendly and helpful. I get a report every day of the work my daughter did. The school has really changed had become more welcoming in the last few years. Beautiful campus. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gulfport Montessori Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	301	128	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1989	301	119	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
1990	286	132	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1991	308	132	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1992	301	92	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1993	279	110	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1994	276	135	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	427
1995	308	161	5	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	487
1996	308	161	5	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	487
1997	276	120	6	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	413
1998	267	140	6	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	428
1999	256	177	6	14	5	n/a	n/a	0	458
2000	240	143	3	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	398
2001	205	157	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	372
2002	173	189	3	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
2003	173	189	3	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
2004	168	166	2	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
2005	226	172	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2006	221	185	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
2007	222	201	4	17	1	n/a	n/a	29	474
2008	199	221	8	28	1	n/a	n/a	30	487
2009	200	233	7	22	2	n/a	n/a	32	496
2010	217	361	6	24	0	n/a	n/a	41	649
2011	202	344	3	40	3	0	38	0	630
2012	172	326	8	33	2	0	25	0	566
2013	187	358	7	44	1	0	13	0	610
2014	191	338	8	60	2	0	17	0	616
2015	188	365	10	52	2	1	13	0	631
2016	176	406	7	53	3	1	16	0	662
2017	177	418	9	57	6	0	19	0	686
2018	140	382	8	66	1	0	21	0	618
2019	144	409	4	61	0	0	24	0	642
2020	134	400	4	62	0	0	22	0	622
2021	102	354	1	48	1	0	28	0	534
2022	90	331	2	55	1	0	33	0	512
2023	70	281	0	53	1	0	30	0	435

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 Gulfport Montessori Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	439	21.0	20.9	56.7
1989	429	21.0	20.4	60.6
1990	426	20.0	21.3	50.2
1991	451	21.0	21.4	53
1992	398	19.0	20.9	57.3
1993	401	18.0	22.3	43.9
1994	427	23.0	18.6	53.2
1995	487	25.0	19.5	68.4
1996	487	25.0	19.5	68.4
1997	413	23.0	18.0	58.1
1998	428	25.0	17.1	62.6
1999	458	25.0	18.3	83
2000	398	26.0	15.3	74.9
2001	372	22.0	16.9	76.1
2002	387	27.0	14.3	78.8
2003	387	27.0	14.3	78.8
2004	362	27.0	13.4	79.6
2005	422	31.0	13.6	72.5
2006	421	27.0	15.6	69.6
2007	474	31.0	15.3	74.2
2008	487	34.0	14.3	67.4
2009	496	39.7	14.2	78.9
2010	649	47.0	13.8	81.6
2011	630	44.0	14.3	81.6
2012	566	43.0	13.1	85.3
2013	610	44.0	13.8	82.5
2014	616	46.0	13.3	64.3
2015	631	43.0	14.6	64.3
2016	662	46.0	14.3	74.6
2017	686	56.0	12.2	75.2
2018	618	54.0	11.4	80.9
2019	642	42.0	15.2	75.2
2020	622	41.0	15.1	76
2021	534	46.0	11.6	75.3
2022	512	35.0	14.6	80.3
2023	435	33.0	13.1	85.7

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 Gulfport Montessori Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	439	21.0	20.9	56.7
1989	429	21.0	20.4	60.6
1990	426	20.0	21.3	50.2
1991	451	21.0	21.4	53
1992	398	19.0	20.9	57.3
1993	401	18.0	22.3	43.9
1994	427	23.0	18.6	53.2
1995	487	25.0	19.5	68.4
1996	487	25.0	19.5	68.4
1997	413	23.0	18.0	58.1
1998	428	25.0	17.1	62.6
1999	458	25.0	18.3	83
2000	398	26.0	15.3	74.9
2001	372	22.0	16.9	76.1
2002	387	27.0	14.3	78.8
2003	387	27.0	14.3	78.8
2004	362	27.0	13.4	79.6
2005	422	31.0	13.6	72.5
2006	421	27.0	15.6	69.6
2007	474	31.0	15.3	74.2
2008	487	34.0	14.3	67.4
2009	496	39.7	14.2	78.9
2010	649	47.0	13.8	81.6
2011	630	44.0	14.3	81.6
2012	566	43.0	13.1	85.3
2013	610	44.0	13.8	82.5
2014	616	46.0	13.3	64.3
2015	631	43.0	14.6	64.3
2016	662	46.0	14.3	74.6
2017	686	56.0	12.2	75.2
2018	618	54.0	11.4	80.9
2019	642	42.0	15.2	75.2
2020	622	41.0	15.1	76
2021	534	46.0	11.6	75.3
2022	512	35.0	14.6	80.3
2023	435	33.0	13.1	85.7

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 Gulfport Montessori Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$965 (8.8%)	$9,941 (91.2%)	$10,906
2019	$1,128 (10.6%)	$9,523 (89.4%)	$10,651
2020	$1,585 (12.2%)	$11,376 (87.8%)	$12,960
2021	$3,800 (23.8%)	$12,138 (76.2%)	$15,937
2022	$4,383 (27.7%)	$11,429 (72.3%)	$15,812
2023	$2,771 (15.6%)	$15,021 (84.4%)	$17,792

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gulfport Montessori Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2071^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1624^th of 2240 Elementary schools	22.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gulfport Montessori Elementary School)	32	30	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gulfport Montessori Elementary School)	43	40	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gulfport Montessori Elementary School)	27	38	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gulfport Montessori Elementary School)	40	38	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gulfport Montessori Elementary School)	28	33	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gulfport Montessori Elementary School)	24	37	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Gulfport Montessori Elementary School)	27	49	22%
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	642	435	32.2%
African American	409	281	31.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	61	53	13.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	144	70	51.4%
Two or More Races	24	30	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.2%	85.7%	10.5%

Schools Near Gulfport Montessori 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
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2014 52nd St S	Gulfport	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2643	435	33	13.1	85.7%	70 (16.1%)	281 (64.6%)	53 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.9%)	30.3	1608^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.7%		29.6	1624^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.5%	16	39.0	38.0	48.0				41.0	46.0	40.0				60.0					$17,792	$2,771	$15,021
Fairmount Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	575 41st St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2132	500	30	16.6	91.0%	33 (6.6%)	421 (84.2%)	38 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	13	2087^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.5%		8.5	2161^st of 2240 public elementary schools	3.5%	74	39.0	36.0	26.0				33.0	32.0	20.0				36.0					$16,845	$4,955	$11,889
Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1200 37th St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 552-1703	554	40	13.8	51.1%	197 (35.6%)	251 (45.3%)	58 (10.5%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (6.5%)	64.9	755^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.5%		60.1	834^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.8%	79	68.0	67.0	52.0				63.0	70.0	56.0				54.0					$12,983	$1,360	$11,623
Bear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	350 61st St S	St Petersburg	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2332	286	22	13.0	82.2%	72 (25.2%)	149 (52.1%)	37 (12.9%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.4%)	40.8	1321^st of 2256 public elementary schools	41.4%		50.4	1088^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.4%	233	44.0	50.0	46.0				58.0	57.0	44.0				46.0					$16,301	$2,956	$13,344
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2229 25th St S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2139	351	27	13.0	49.6%	145 (41.3%)	136 (38.7%)	31 (8.8%)	22 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.6%)	79.7	411^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.8%		65.1	732^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	67.3%	321	69.0	61.0	70.0				76.0	66.0	68.0				74.0					$12,565	$927	$11,638
James B. Sanderlin K-8	Public, Magnet	K-8	2350 22nd Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 552-1700	775	57	13.7	46.8%	331 (42.7%)	287 (37.0%)	54 (7.0%)	27 (3.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	72 (9.3%)	76.9	483^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	78.6%		73.2	553^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	75.3%	70	70.0	74.0	65.0	65.0	64.0	68.0	72.0	79.0	80.0	43.0	33.0	66.0	73.0	62.0	88.0	100.0	73.0	$11,227	$1,009	$10,218
Perkins Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2205 18th Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2117	539	48	11.3	62.5%	146 (27.1%)	294 (54.5%)	50 (9.3%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.4%)	53.7	1000^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.7%		56.6	934^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.3%	66	58.0	57.0	50.0				53.0	58.0	54.0				59.0					$14,989	$1,423	$13,566
Mount Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4629 13th Ave N	St Petersburg	33713	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-1815	345	30	11.5	71.0%	132 (38.3%)	102 (29.6%)	64 (18.6%)	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.0%)	52.3	1037^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.0%		49.1	1119^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.0%	82	72.0	56.0	50.0				55.0	58.0	39.0				49.0					$17,913	$3,422	$14,491
Maximo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4850 31st St S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2191	445	29	15.3	86.1%	31 (7.0%)	370 (83.1%)	17 (3.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.2%)	17.1	1977^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.4%		7.6	2178^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.8%	201	37.0	31.0	49.0				18.0	37.0	38.0				33.0					$16,058	$3,573	$12,484
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	95 72nd St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2646	461	31	14.8	27.8%	321 (69.6%)	14 (3.0%)	72 (15.6%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.9%)	89.4	198^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.2%		91.7	122^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	94.6%	76	67.0	76.0	80.0				71.0	79.0	89.0				87.0					$11,117	$1,022	$10,095

Frequently Asked Questions about Gulfport Montessori Elementary School

Is Gulfport Montessori Elementary School a good school?

Gulfport Montessori Elementary School ranks 1608^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Gulfport Montessori Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Gulfport Montessori Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Lakewood High School

How many students attend Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Gulfport Montessori Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?

Students at Gulfport Montessori Elementary School are 65% African American, 16% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Gulfport Montessori Elementary School in?

Pinellas

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