Pinellas Central Elementary School

Summary:

Pinellas Central Elementary School is a public school in Pinellas Park, Florida, serving 498 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Pinellas Central has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20% to 41.3%, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Pinellas Central's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Pinellas County and Florida state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 36% to 66% across different grade levels and subjects. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (64.46%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools like Bardmoor Elementary, Plato Academy Largo Charter, and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary, Pinellas Central's performance on key metrics, such as test scores and chronic absenteeism, is generally lower. However, the school's relatively high per-student spending of $12,927 presents opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes and attendance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10501 58th St N
       Pinellas Park, FL  33782


(727) 547-7853

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
1063rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,927 Help


Students who attend Pinellas Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    FitzGerald Middle School
High:    Pinellas Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  498

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.7%
Hispanic:
26.3%
African American:
18.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pinellas Central Elementary School ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 61st 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 51.36. (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 Student population at Pinellas Central Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.7%), Hispanic (26.3%), African American (18.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinellas Central Elementary School is 13.4, which is the 39th best among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Pinellas Central Elementary School employs 37 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinellas Central Elementary School is $12,927. 48 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinellas Central 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 Pinellas Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.77 1411th 1688 16.4%
2007 31.69 1277th 1786 28.5%
2008 26.04 1396th 1789 22.0%
2009 29.83 1404th 1847 24.0%
2010 29.40 1445th 1919 24.7%
2011 41.03 1248th 1985 37.1%
2012 45.86 1092nd 1984 45.0%
2013 35.65 1338th 2029 34.1%
2014 34.68 1391st 2064 32.6%
2016 47.90 1087th 2087 47.9%
2017 50.21 1057th 2112 50.0%
2018 44.62 1183rd 2118 44.1%
2019 33.28 1500th 2182 31.3%
2021 42.10 1262nd 2247 43.8%
2022 43.27 1243rd 2219 44.0%
2023 46.15 1182nd 2240 47.2%
2024 51.36 1063rd 2256 52.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pinellas Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 580 173 13 16 3 n/a n/a 0 785
1989 562 194 32 9 2 n/a n/a 0 799
1990 606 192 38 13 0 n/a n/a 0 849
1991 656 218 40 19 0 n/a n/a 0 933
1992 503 200 39 34 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1993 510 192 44 39 1 n/a n/a 0 786
1994 524 185 47 49 1 n/a n/a 0 806
1995 448 202 46 66 3 n/a n/a 0 765
1996 448 202 46 66 3 n/a n/a 0 765
1997 462 190 52 68 5 n/a n/a 0 777
1998 485 216 75 86 5 n/a n/a 0 867
1999 478 234 94 102 3 n/a n/a 0 911
2000 498 247 89 110 4 n/a n/a 0 948
2001 531 198 59 79 5 n/a n/a 0 872
2002 430 182 68 98 3 n/a n/a 0 781
2003 430 182 68 98 3 n/a n/a 0 781
2004 421 48 78 103 3 n/a n/a 0 653
2005 430 41 78 104 2 n/a n/a 0 655
2006 413 54 72 115 4 n/a n/a 0 658
2007 366 35 82 128 3 n/a n/a 27 641
2008 343 37 85 144 1 n/a n/a 29 639
2009 320 47 77 128 1 n/a n/a 29 602
2010 381 40 88 97 3 n/a n/a 24 633
2011 344 63 88 121 9 1 15 0 641
2012 334 71 75 118 6 0 20 0 624
2013 335 94 66 122 2 0 27 0 646
2014 325 98 65 110 3 1 31 0 633
2015 315 82 80 131 2 0 37 0 647
2016 291 102 85 145 1 0 36 0 660
2017 288 80 89 139 2 0 41 0 639
2018 277 104 79 139 1 0 40 0 640
2019 266 95 76 144 2 1 30 0 614
2020 226 96 64 144 2 2 37 0 571
2021 189 92 58 120 3 2 36 0 500
2022 192 105 60 131 2 2 39 0 531
2023 178 93 49 131 2 7 38 0 498

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 Pinellas Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 785 39.0 20.1 49
1989 799 40.0 19.9 55.1
1990 849 43.0 19.7 51.9
1991 933 44.0 21.2 49
1992 776 41.0 18.9 42.1
1993 786 39.0 20.2 40.5
1994 806 42.0 19.2 40.3
1995 765 40.0 19.1 47.5
1996 765 40.0 19.1 47.5
1997 777 43.0 18.1 48
1998 867 45.0 19.3 49.7
1999 911 48.0 19.0 61.5
2000 948 50.0 19.0 57.5
2001 872 49.0 17.8 55.6
2002 781 47.0 16.6 65.7
2003 781 47.0 16.6 65.7
2004 653 38.0 17.2 62.3
2005 655 43.0 15.2 66.9
2006 658 44.0 15.0 61.2
2007 641 42.0 15.3 63.2
2008 639 44.0 14.5 62.5
2009 602 53.4 12.8 65.6
2010 633 45.0 14.0 70.6
2011 641 47.0 13.6 72.5
2012 624 45.8 13.6 74.2
2013 646 45.0 14.3 71.7
2014 633 46.0 13.7 39.3
2015 647 46.0 14.0 45.9
2016 660 49.0 13.4 73.5
2017 639 43.0 14.8 71.4
2018 640 46.0 13.9 65.8
2019 614 41.8 14.6 60.3
2020 571 38.8 14.7 55.7
2021 500 41.8 11.9 56.2
2022 531 39.8 13.3 62.9
2023 498 37.0 13.4 64.5

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 Pinellas Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 785 39.0 20.1 49
1989 799 40.0 19.9 55.1
1990 849 43.0 19.7 51.9
1991 933 44.0 21.2 49
1992 776 41.0 18.9 42.1
1993 786 39.0 20.2 40.5
1994 806 42.0 19.2 40.3
1995 765 40.0 19.1 47.5
1996 765 40.0 19.1 47.5
1997 777 43.0 18.1 48
1998 867 45.0 19.3 49.7
1999 911 48.0 19.0 61.5
2000 948 50.0 19.0 57.5
2001 872 49.0 17.8 55.6
2002 781 47.0 16.6 65.7
2003 781 47.0 16.6 65.7
2004 653 38.0 17.2 62.3
2005 655 43.0 15.2 66.9
2006 658 44.0 15.0 61.2
2007 641 42.0 15.3 63.2
2008 639 44.0 14.5 62.5
2009 602 53.4 12.8 65.6
2010 633 45.0 14.0 70.6
2011 641 47.0 13.6 72.5
2012 624 45.8 13.6 74.2
2013 646 45.0 14.3 71.7
2014 633 46.0 13.7 39.3
2015 647 46.0 14.0 45.9
2016 660 49.0 13.4 73.5
2017 639 43.0 14.8 71.4
2018 640 46.0 13.9 65.8
2019 614 41.8 14.6 60.3
2020 571 38.8 14.7 55.7
2021 500 41.8 11.9 56.2
2022 531 39.8 13.3 62.9
2023 498 37.0 13.4 64.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinellas Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $553 (6.1%) $8,496 (93.9%) $9,049
2019 $707 (7.2%) $9,112 (92.8%) $9,818
2020 $722 (6.8%) $9,819 (93.2%) $10,541
2021 $1,287 (10.5%) $10,987 (89.5%) $12,275
2022 $1,878 (15.9%) $9,967 (84.1%) $11,845
2023 $1,638 (12.7%) $11,289 (87.3%) $12,927

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinellas Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1500th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1182nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Central Elementary School)4342
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Central Elementary School)4547
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Central Elementary School)4649
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Central Elementary School)7561
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Central Elementary School)4354
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Central Elementary School)5248
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas Central Elementary School)3755
 18%
   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 Students614498
 18.9%
African American9593
 2.1%
American Indian22
Asian7649
 35.5%
Hispanic144131
 9%
Pacific Islander17
 600%
White266178
 33.1%
Two or More Races3038
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.3%64.5%
 4.2%


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Pinellas Central Elementary School ranks 1063rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pinellas Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : FitzGerald Middle School
High : Pinellas Park High School

Students at Pinellas Central Elementary School are 36% White, 26% Hispanic, 19% African American, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended Pinellas Central Elementary School.


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