Orange Grove Elementary School

Summary:

Orange Grove Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Seminole, Florida, serving 435 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pinellas District, which is ranked 23 out of 68 districts in the state.

Orange Grove Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 90% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA and Math, compared to 62% and 63% in the district, and 55% and 60% statewide. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 80% in 2023-2024, compared to 64% in the district and 53% statewide. This consistent academic excellence sets Orange Grove Elementary apart from many nearby schools, such as Bauder Elementary and Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8, which have lower proficiency rates.

In addition to its strong academic performance, Orange Grove Elementary stands out for its racial diversity, with 67.13% White, 16.78% Hispanic, and 10.34% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools, such as Bauder Elementary (81.99% White) and Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 (75.06% White). Orange Grove Elementary also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (14.7% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Southern Oak Elementary (28.7%), Blanton Elementary (35.4%), and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary (24.7%). The higher per-student spending at Orange Grove Elementary ($11,243) compared to some nearby schools may contribute to its academic success and student engagement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10300 65th Ave
       Seminole, FL  33772


(727) 547-7845

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,243 Help


Students who attend Orange Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Osceola Middle School
High:    Seminole High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Hispanic:
16.8%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Orange Grove Elementary School ranks better than 97.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), Hispanic (16.8%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orange Grove Elementary School is 16.1. 84 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Orange Grove Elementary School employs 27 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orange Grove Elementary School is $11,243. 71 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pinellas:

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


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Rank History for Orange Grove Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.06 670th 1688 60.3%
2007 72.29 480th 1786 73.1%
2008 74.10 431st 1789 75.9%
2009 81.21 298th 1847 83.9%
2010 79.62 327th 1919 83.0%
2011 61.64 808th 1985 59.3%
2012 62.69 743rd 1984 62.6%
2013 56.60 869th 2029 57.2%
2014 54.98 925th 2064 55.2%
2016 74.07 515th 2087 75.3%
2017 79.18 399th 2112 81.1%
2018 84.67 297th 2118 86.0%
2019 85.34 280th 2182 87.2%
2021 90.30 178th 2247 92.1%
2022 92.79 101st 2219 95.4%
2023 90.78 152nd 2240 93.2%
2024 95.04 50th 2256 97.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Sunday, January 6, 2019

Open Quote Even when I went there from 75-78, it was an awesome school! Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Open Quote I used to go to Orange Grove and it is the best school ever!! Any parent should send their kid there. I absolutely love it! All the teachers are so nice. To prove how great a school it is, I am now in 8th grade with all honors classes. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 5, 2011

Open Quote My daughters have attended this school since kindergarten. They are now in 5th and 2nd. This is a wonderful school. They love it, and I love it. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Open Quote I have two children at Orange Grove. I love the principal, the teachers, the staff, and the enviornment that Orange Grove provides my children. The parent/teacher involvement there is like no other! Small private school "feel" bundled up in a public school...the best of both worlds! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Orange Grove Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 219 82 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 303
1989 229 81 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1990 239 86 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1991 237 70 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1992 229 109 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1993 225 82 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 317
1994 237 82 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1995 244 90 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1996 244 90 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1997 264 83 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1998 282 112 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 408
1999 277 111 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2000 246 124 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2001 253 95 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 239 104 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2003 239 104 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2004 288 32 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 335
2005 311 21 5 11 3 n/a n/a 0 351
2006 329 19 4 14 3 n/a n/a 0 369
2007 335 16 2 11 2 n/a n/a 19 385
2008 331 15 5 10 1 n/a n/a 21 383
2009 334 7 6 11 0 n/a n/a 19 377
2010 351 9 6 21 1 n/a n/a 27 415
2011 325 20 4 35 1 0 23 0 408
2012 312 32 5 40 2 0 23 0 414
2013 288 23 4 44 3 0 27 0 389
2014 277 17 4 40 1 0 27 0 366
2015 275 10 6 37 1 1 25 0 355
2016 241 11 4 40 1 1 23 0 321
2017 283 11 5 42 1 1 20 0 363
2018 277 11 4 51 1 2 28 0 374
2019 269 11 5 54 1 2 35 0 377
2020 271 11 7 50 0 2 44 0 385
2021 286 14 8 51 0 3 38 0 400
2022 293 13 8 58 0 3 38 0 413
2023 292 12 11 73 0 2 45 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 Orange Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 303 15.0 20.2 47.5
1989 311 16.0 19.4 42.1
1990 330 16.0 20.6 45.2
1991 316 15.0 21.0 39.9
1992 348 15.0 23.2 39.9
1993 317 15.0 21.1 39.4
1994 328 19.0 17.3 37.8
1995 342 18.0 19.0 39.8
1996 342 18.0 19.0 39.8
1997 363 19.0 19.1 40.5
1998 408 21.0 19.4 43.4
1999 398 20.0 19.9 51
2000 375 21.0 17.9 49.1
2001 358 21.0 17.0 48.9
2002 352 21.0 16.8 59.9
2003 352 21.0 16.8 59.9
2004 335 19.0 17.6 49.6
2005 351 20.0 17.6 44.4
2006 369 21.0 17.6 41.7
2007 385 23.0 16.7 36.9
2008 383 22.0 17.4 36.7
2009 377 24.9 17.1 36.6
2010 415 23.0 18.0 43.6
2011 408 24.0 17.0 50.5
2012 414 27.0 15.3 54.8
2013 389 27.0 14.4 52.2
2014 366 27.0 13.5 56.6
2015 355 25.0 14.2 57.2
2016 321 24.0 13.3 56.4
2017 363 25.0 14.5 48.2
2018 374 26.0 14.3 52.1
2019 377 25.0 15.0 39.5
2020 385 26.0 14.8 37.4
2021 400 29.0 13.7 37.5
2022 413 28.0 14.7 36.3
2023 435 27.0 16.1 42.8

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 Orange Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 303 15.0 20.2 47.5
1989 311 16.0 19.4 42.1
1990 330 16.0 20.6 45.2
1991 316 15.0 21.0 39.9
1992 348 15.0 23.2 39.9
1993 317 15.0 21.1 39.4
1994 328 19.0 17.3 37.8
1995 342 18.0 19.0 39.8
1996 342 18.0 19.0 39.8
1997 363 19.0 19.1 40.5
1998 408 21.0 19.4 43.4
1999 398 20.0 19.9 51
2000 375 21.0 17.9 49.1
2001 358 21.0 17.0 48.9
2002 352 21.0 16.8 59.9
2003 352 21.0 16.8 59.9
2004 335 19.0 17.6 49.6
2005 351 20.0 17.6 44.4
2006 369 21.0 17.6 41.7
2007 385 23.0 16.7 36.9
2008 383 22.0 17.4 36.7
2009 377 24.9 17.1 36.6
2010 415 23.0 18.0 43.6
2011 408 24.0 17.0 50.5
2012 414 27.0 15.3 54.8
2013 389 27.0 14.4 52.2
2014 366 27.0 13.5 56.6
2015 355 25.0 14.2 57.2
2016 321 24.0 13.3 56.4
2017 363 25.0 14.5 48.2
2018 374 26.0 14.3 52.1
2019 377 25.0 15.0 39.5
2020 385 26.0 14.8 37.4
2021 400 29.0 13.7 37.5
2022 413 28.0 14.7 36.3
2023 435 27.0 16.1 42.8

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 Orange Grove Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $174 (2.0%) $8,493 (98.0%) $8,667
2019 $206 (2.2%) $9,054 (97.8%) $9,259
2020 $257 (2.6%) $9,486 (97.4%) $9,742
2021 $796 (7.6%) $9,667 (92.4%) $10,463
2022 $1,075 (10.3%) $9,376 (89.7%) $10,451
2023 $926 (8.2%) $10,316 (91.8%) $11,243

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orange Grove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 280th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 152nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange Grove Elementary School)7175
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Elementary School)8488
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange Grove Elementary School)8575
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Elementary School)9384
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange Grove Elementary School)6479
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Elementary School)7888
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Orange Grove Elementary School)7185
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Pinellas)5460
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377435
 15.4%
African American1112
 9.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian511
 120%
Hispanic5473
 35.2%
Pacific Islander22
White269292
 8.6%
Two or More Races3545
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.5%42.8%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Orange Grove Elementary School

Students at Orange Grove Elementary School are 67% White, 17% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Orange Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Osceola Middle School
High : Seminole High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Orange Grove Elementary School.

Yes! Orange Grove Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 50th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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