Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

Summary:

Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving 461 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Pinellas District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, ranking among the top 10% of elementary schools statewide.

Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its high proficiency rates, which significantly exceed the district and state averages in subjects like 5th grade Science, 3rd-5th grade English Language Arts, and 3rd-5th grade Math. The school's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking of 198th out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools further demonstrate its exceptional educational quality. However, the school's student population is predominantly White, with a lower racial diversity compared to nearby schools like Gulfport Montessori Elementary School, Plato Academy Of St.Petersburg, and Fairmount Park Elementary School.

Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School's success can be attributed to its focus on a fundamental curriculum, low student-teacher ratio, and consistent funding, which range from $8,852 to $11,117 per student over the past few years. The school's exceptional academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and high statewide ranking make it a desirable choice for families seeking a quality elementary education in the Pinellas District.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

95 72nd St N
St Petersburg, FL 33710

(727) 893-2646

District: Pinellas

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,117

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 461

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.6%

Hispanic:

15.6%

Two or more races:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 11^th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.4. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.6%), Hispanic (15.6%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School is 14.8. 71 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School is $11,117. 73 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pasadena Fundamental 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 Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	82.00	268^th	1688	84.1%
2007	76.70	379^th	1786	78.8%
2008	88.54	130^th	1789	92.7%
2009	85.21	215^th	1847	88.4%
2010	84.65	226^th	1919	88.2%
2011	88.96	129^th	1985	93.5%
2012	88.56	163^rd	1984	91.8%
2013	89.39	158^th	2029	92.2%
2014	92.85	76^th	2064	96.3%
2016	88.02	190^th	2087	90.9%
2017	92.37	89^th	2112	95.8%
2018	90.77	134^th	2118	93.7%
2019	90.82	132^nd	2182	94.0%
2021	91.86	129^th	2247	94.3%
2022	89.24	207^th	2219	90.7%
2023	91.72	122^nd	2240	94.6%
2024	89.40	198^th	2256	91.2%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, February 15, 2021

Two of our four kids have attended this school since K, now in 2nd & 3rd, and our third child will start K this fall. Great teachers, principal & staff, committed families, and one of the best learning environments in South Pinellas County. Highly recommended if you have the ability to provide your own student's transportation and the wherewithal to participate in your child's learning experience. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	286	105	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1989	283	72	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
1990	315	59	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
1991	309	83	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1992	288	94	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
1993	262	98	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
1994	247	98	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1995	375	105	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1996	375	105	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1997	370	114	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
1998	370	128	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	506
1999	351	99	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2000	335	109	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
2001	339	108	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2002	353	97	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	461
2003	353	97	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	461
2004	339	101	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	452
2005	329	117	5	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	462
2006	321	114	5	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	451
2007	296	110	5	14	1	n/a	n/a	16	442
2008	326	99	5	18	0	n/a	n/a	16	464
2009	332	88	6	17	1	n/a	n/a	20	464
2010	360	64	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	19	464
2011	362	42	8	27	3	0	22	0	464
2012	362	31	11	37	2	0	21	0	464
2013	375	19	15	35	1	0	19	0	464
2014	366	21	17	38	1	0	21	0	464
2015	357	21	18	45	0	0	22	0	463
2016	342	22	18	58	0	1	23	0	464
2017	336	17	21	60	1	1	27	0	463
2018	341	19	22	53	0	1	28	0	464
2019	341	21	20	54	0	1	27	0	464
2020	331	19	21	65	0	1	26	0	463
2021	320	18	17	75	1	1	30	0	462
2022	318	15	14	71	1	0	36	0	455
2023	321	14	12	72	1	0	41	0	461

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 Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	401	18.0	22.2	40.1
1989	363	18.0	20.1	40.2
1990	385	21.0	18.3	28.8
1991	398	19.0	20.9	27.4
1992	385	18.0	21.3	33
1993	362	17.0	21.3	22.7
1994	347	18.0	19.3	27.4
1995	485	23.0	21.1	12.6
1996	485	23.0	21.1	12.6
1997	488	23.0	21.2	10.2
1998	506	23.0	22.0	11.7
1999	459	22.0	20.9	18.5
2000	458	22.0	20.8	17.5
2001	459	24.0	19.1	17.6
2002	461	23.0	20.0	17.6
2003	461	23.0	20.0	17.6
2004	452	23.0	19.7	16.2
2005	462	25.0	18.5	18
2006	451	24.0	18.8	20
2007	442	24.0	18.4	20.2
2008	464	30.0	15.5	17.4
2009	464	32.9	16.0	22.3
2010	464	30.0	15.4	22.9
2011	464	29.0	16.0	19.2
2012	464	31.0	14.9	20.7
2013	464	31.0	14.9	21.1
2014	464	31.0	14.9	22.4
2015	463	31.0	14.9	22.9
2016	464	30.0	15.4	28.2
2017	463	29.0	15.9	23.5
2018	464	30.0	15.4	27.8
2019	464	31.0	14.9	24.4
2020	463	30.0	15.4	27.4
2021	462	30.0	15.4	28.1
2022	455	28.0	16.2	27.7
2023	461	31.0	14.8	27.8

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 Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	401	18.0	22.2	40.1
1989	363	18.0	20.1	40.2
1990	385	21.0	18.3	28.8
1991	398	19.0	20.9	27.4
1992	385	18.0	21.3	33
1993	362	17.0	21.3	22.7
1994	347	18.0	19.3	27.4
1995	485	23.0	21.1	12.6
1996	485	23.0	21.1	12.6
1997	488	23.0	21.2	10.2
1998	506	23.0	22.0	11.7
1999	459	22.0	20.9	18.5
2000	458	22.0	20.8	17.5
2001	459	24.0	19.1	17.6
2002	461	23.0	20.0	17.6
2003	461	23.0	20.0	17.6
2004	452	23.0	19.7	16.2
2005	462	25.0	18.5	18
2006	451	24.0	18.8	20
2007	442	24.0	18.4	20.2
2008	464	30.0	15.5	17.4
2009	464	32.9	16.0	22.3
2010	464	30.0	15.4	22.9
2011	464	29.0	16.0	19.2
2012	464	31.0	14.9	20.7
2013	464	31.0	14.9	21.1
2014	464	31.0	14.9	22.4
2015	463	31.0	14.9	22.9
2016	464	30.0	15.4	28.2
2017	463	29.0	15.9	23.5
2018	464	30.0	15.4	27.8
2019	464	31.0	14.9	24.4
2020	463	30.0	15.4	27.4
2021	462	30.0	15.4	28.1
2022	455	28.0	16.2	27.7
2023	461	31.0	14.8	27.8

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 Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$196 (2.5%)	$7,675 (97.5%)	$7,871
2019	$222 (2.7%)	$8,133 (97.3%)	$8,355
2020	$228 (2.6%)	$8,624 (97.4%)	$8,852
2021	$634 (6.8%)	$8,716 (93.2%)	$9,350
2022	$806 (8.3%)	$8,901 (91.7%)	$9,707
2023	$1,022 (9.2%)	$10,095 (90.8%)	$11,117

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 132^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 122^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School)	82	73	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School)	82	86	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School)	73	73
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School)	85	85
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School)	84	73	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School)	86	74	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School)	82	83	1%
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	464	461	0.6%
African American	21	14	33.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	20	12	40%
Hispanic	54	72	33.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	341	321	5.9%
Two or More Races	27	41	51.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.4%	27.8%	3.4%

Schools Near Pasadena Fundamental 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
Azalea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1680 74th St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 893-2187	507	39	13.0	59.6%	297 (58.6%)	57 (11.2%)	102 (20.1%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.5%)	68.6	672^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	70.2%		56.2	940^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.0%	268	76.0	56.0	57.0				82.0	61.0	52.0				66.0				$14,748	$2,320	$12,428
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
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	8600 Boca Ciega Dr	Saint Petersburg	33706	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2630	329	23	14.3	35.9%	241 (73.3%)	11 (3.3%)	37 (11.2%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.9%)	80.4	398^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.4%		83.6	327^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.4%	71	58.0	60.0	75.0				64.0	76.0	88.0				85.0				$10,920	$760	$10,160
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5601 22nd Ave N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 893-2147	477	36	13.2	62.9%	235 (49.3%)	79 (16.6%)	97 (20.3%)	27 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.8%)	60.8	845^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.5%		62.4	785^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.0%	60	51.0	48.0	60.0				66.0	56.0	68.0				71.0				$13,889	$2,010	$11,878
Seventy-Fourth St. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3801 74th St N	St Petersburg	33709	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2120	444	35	12.6	71.8%	189 (42.6%)	70 (15.8%)	141 (31.8%)	15 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.3%)	42.2	1289^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.9%		32.8	1532^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	31.6%	243	55.0	43.0	52.0				52.0	46.0	52.0				52.0				$18,686	$4,173	$14,513
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
Plato Academy Of St.Petersburg	Public, Charter	K-8	3901 Park St N	Saint Petersburg	33709	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 521-7258	376	28	13.4	39.6%	248 (66.0%)	24 (6.4%)	56 (14.9%)	26 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.9%)	54.5	981^st of 2256 public elementary schools	56.5%		68.1	659^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.6%	322	76.0	42.0	55.0	70.0	76.0	77.0	82.0	30.0	38.0	89.0	80.0	94.0	43.0	73.0	96.0	91.0	$8,746	$726	$8,021
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
Westgate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3560 58th St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2144	541	36	15.0	70.4%	275 (50.8%)	74 (13.7%)	123 (22.7%)	37 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.7%)	58.3	893^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	60.4%		58.2	883^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	60.6%	10	73.0	59.0	48.0				62.0	65.0	44.0				56.0				$11,839	$1,711	$10,129

Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School?

Students at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School are 70% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

What district is Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School in?

Pinellas

Is Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School ranks in the top 8.8% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 461 students attended Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School.

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