Pinellas Central Elementary School

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

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:
1063^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,927

Students who attend Pinellas Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	FitzGerald Middle School
High:	Pinellas Park High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 498

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.7%

Hispanic:

26.3%

African American:

18.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinellas Central Elementary School ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 61^st among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.36. (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 Pinellas Central Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.7%), Hispanic (26.3%), African American (18.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinellas Central Elementary School is 13.4, which is the 39^th best among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Pinellas Central Elementary School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 23^rd 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
2006	19.77	1411^th	1688	16.4%
2007	31.69	1277^th	1786	28.5%
2008	26.04	1396^th	1789	22.0%
2009	29.83	1404^th	1847	24.0%
2010	29.40	1445^th	1919	24.7%
2011	41.03	1248^th	1985	37.1%
2012	45.86	1092^nd	1984	45.0%
2013	35.65	1338^th	2029	34.1%
2014	34.68	1391^st	2064	32.6%
2016	47.90	1087^th	2087	47.9%
2017	50.21	1057^th	2112	50.0%
2018	44.62	1183^rd	2118	44.1%
2019	33.28	1500^th	2182	31.3%
2021	42.10	1262^nd	2247	43.8%
2022	43.27	1243^rd	2219	44.0%
2023	46.15	1182^nd	2240	47.2%
2024	51.36	1063^rd	2256	52.9%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinellas Central Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 1500^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1182^nd 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)	43	42	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Central Elementary School)	45	47	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Central Elementary School)	46	49	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Central Elementary School)	75	61	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Central Elementary School)	43	54	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Central Elementary School)	52	48	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas Central Elementary School)	37	55	18%
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	614	498	18.9%
African American	95	93	2.1%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	76	49	35.5%
Hispanic	144	131	9%
Pacific Islander	1	7	600%
White	266	178	33.1%
Two or More Races	30	38	26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.3%	64.5%	4.2%

Schools Near Pinellas Central 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
Pinellas Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10501 58th St N	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 547-7853	498	37	13.4	64.5%	178 (35.7%)	93 (18.7%)	131 (26.3%)	49 (9.8%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.4%)	38 (7.6%)	51.4	1063^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.9%		46.1	1182^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	47.2%	119	56.0	44.0	59.0				47.0	57.0	55.0				61.0					$12,927	$1,638	$11,289
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	9200 49th St	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 521-7260	562	40	14.0	47.7%	315 (56.0%)	44 (7.8%)	107 (19.0%)	61 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.0%)	48	1142^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	49.4%		56.9	918^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.0%	224	44.0	44.0	62.0	62.0	52.0	34.0	53.0	41.0	60.0	39.0	4.0	37.0	65.0	31.0	54.0		63.0	$8,078	$556	$7,522
Skyview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8601 60th St N	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7857	595	42	14.1	74.3%	277 (46.6%)	59 (9.9%)	152 (25.5%)	60 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.7%)	41.7	1303^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.2%		34.3	1486^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.7%	183	48.0	38.0	41.0				52.0	62.0	51.0				58.0					$12,739	$2,168	$10,571
Cross Bayou Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6886 102nd Ave N	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7834	356	30	11.8	64.0%	178 (50.0%)	45 (12.6%)	80 (22.5%)	34 (9.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	32	1561^st of 2256 public elementary schools	30.8%		24	1772^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	20.9%	211	38.0	38.0	50.0				36.0	44.0	53.0				60.0					$19,130	$2,695	$16,435
Pinellas Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7520 52nd St N	Pinellas Park	33781	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7888	452	34	13.2	74.1%	151 (33.4%)	94 (20.8%)	128 (28.3%)	43 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (7.5%)	8.4	2182^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	3.3%		13.5	2071^st of 2240 public elementary schools	7.5%	111	28.0	26.0	28.0				30.0	20.0	35.0				30.0					$13,024	$1,901	$11,122
Bardmoor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8333 Magnolia Dr	Seminole	33777	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7824	449	33	13.6	60.1%	244 (54.3%)	45 (10.0%)	103 (22.9%)	23 (5.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.1%)	54.7	977^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.7%		42.3	1274^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.1%	297	51.0	33.0	59.0				73.0	51.0	56.0				70.0					$14,018	$2,362	$11,656
Plato Academy Largo Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	7100 142nd Ave N	Largo	33771	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 228-9552	347	28	12.3	51.6%	202 (58.2%)	23 (6.6%)	83 (23.9%)	25 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	33.4	1529^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.2%		40.7	1313^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.4%	216	34.0	47.0	49.0	48.0	55.0	41.0	40.0	71.0	52.0	42.0	16.0	65.0	25.0	54.0	59.0		73.0	$9,489	$564	$8,926
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6505 68th St N	Pinellas Park	33781	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7828	460	32	14.3	67.4%	178 (38.7%)	89 (19.3%)	108 (23.5%)	47 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (8.0%)	52.9	1022^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	54.7%		29.4	1628^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.3%	606	70.0	54.0	48.0				53.0	75.0	47.0				40.0					$13,113	$2,147	$10,966
Pinellas Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2300 Belcher Rd S	Largo	33771	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 536-3600	794	60	13.2	27.2%	488 (61.5%)	45 (5.7%)	132 (16.6%)	86 (10.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	37 (4.7%)	63.7	779^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.5%		63	772^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	65.5%	7	63.0	61.0	65.0	68.0	61.0	75.0	62.0	64.0	9.0	76.0	71.0	77.0	49.0	75.0	95.0	100.0	94.0	$9,315	$767	$8,548
High Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5921 150th Ave N	Clearwater	33760	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 538-7440	609	44	13.8	79.8%	142 (23.3%)	101 (16.6%)	315 (51.7%)	11 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.0%)	31 (5.1%)	42.3	1284^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.1%		45.6	1196^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.6%	88	48.0	40.0	44.0				64.0	68.0	42.0				44.0					$15,507	$3,190	$12,318

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinellas Central Elementary School

What district is Pinellas Central Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What schools do graduates of Pinellas Central Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : FitzGerald Middle School
High : Pinellas Park High School

What is the racial makeup of Pinellas Central Elementary 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.

How many students attend Pinellas Central Elementary School?

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

Is Pinellas Central Elementary School a good school?

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

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