San Jose Elementary School

Summary:

San Jose Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dunedin, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 331 and is part of the Pinellas District, which is ranked 23 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

San Jose Elementary School consistently outperforms the Pinellas District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 83% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 64% in the Pinellas District and 53% statewide. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 68.58% White, 8.76% African American, 13.9% Hispanic, and 7.25% two or more races. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 29.6% is higher than the state average, it still performs better than some nearby schools, such as Sandy Lane Elementary (31.0%) and Dunedin Elementary (30.0%).

San Jose Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 55.89% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby Ozona Elementary (31.1%) and Curtis Fundamental Elementary (21.08%), but lower than Sandy Lane Elementary (84.87%) and Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School (80.94%). Despite these challenges, the school has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 1232 out of 2182 Florida elementary schools in the 2018-2019 school year to 291 out of 2256 in the 2023-2024 school year, with a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1670 San Helen Dr
       Dunedin, FL  34698


(727) 469-5956

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
291st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,663 Help


Students who attend San Jose Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Palm Harbor Middle School
High:    Dunedin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.6%
Hispanic:
13.9%
African American:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details San Jose Elementary School ranks better than 87.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 19th 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 85.73. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.6%), Hispanic (13.9%), African American (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Jose Elementary School is 11.4, which is the 4th best among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Jose Elementary School is $18,663, which is the 7th highest among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

San Jose 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 San Jose Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.04 867th 1688 48.6%
2007 69.26 554th 1786 69.0%
2008 62.94 687th 1789 61.6%
2009 69.16 556th 1847 69.9%
2010 68.61 607th 1919 68.4%
2011 62.17 800th 1985 59.7%
2012 42.83 1158th 1984 41.6%
2013 45.06 1117th 2029 44.9%
2014 35.56 1366th 2064 33.8%
2016 64.25 727th 2087 65.2%
2017 57.07 890th 2112 57.9%
2018 42.63 1226th 2118 42.1%
2019 43.47 1232nd 2182 43.5%
2021 68.59 670th 2247 70.2%
2022 64.23 757th 2219 65.9%
2023 73.81 534th 2240 76.2%
2024 85.73 291st 2256 87.1%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, August 26, 2021

Open Quote San Jose Elementary is such a gift to our family and to so many others. All 3 of my children attend San Jose, as did my husband, AND my mother in law. The teachers, administrators, and staff truly care about their students, and work hard each and every day to support them in unique and fun ways. We are proud to be San Jose Hawks! Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, May 20, 2021

Open Quote San Jose is a hidden gem. Teachers truly care about their students and work hard to ensure that every child works to their maximum potential! Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, May 20, 2021

Open Quote This is a great school! A hidden gem in Dunedin, Florida from pre-K through the fifth grade. I have worked here for 13 years. I plan to be here for many more. The staff is a family. We care about and support each other and We Love Our Students! We also have awesome classrooms for students with special needs. Our teachers are fantastic! They are loving, caring people, who give their all to their students, the school community and our after school programs. Take a tour and see for yourself. Make this the school of your choice for your child. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Open Quote I have been in student, parent and teacher roles all at San Jose Elementary School and soon I will be in the grandparent role, too! I cannot wait to have the third generation at San Jose! They are an excellent school with the best staff EVER! Wait til you see the completion of the construction projects, too! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Open Quote As a parent of San Jose Elementary, I love this school. The staff and teachers are so understanding and compassionate. Both of my daughters attend and have had the very best experience! They feel safe and happy attending school each day! Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Open Quote Supportive, inclusive and diverse community school with a wonderful campus, strong leadership and excellent staff. Everyone pitches in to help students achieve growth. Afterschool clubs like Music, STEM and also has gifted program. Hidden GEM in Dunedin. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Open Quote San Jose Elementary School is a great place for students and teachers alike. We love our small neighborhood school and appreciate the opportunity to get to know our students and families and involve them in our activities. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Open Quote I chose to work at San Jose Elementary because it is a small neighborhood school with dedicated and professional teachers! I love going to work there everyday! Close Quote



Enrollment information for San Jose Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 691 65 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 758
1989 747 75 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1990 762 65 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 835
1991 426 61 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1992 415 68 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1993 465 69 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1994 462 79 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1995 536 91 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1996 536 91 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1997 580 107 5 20 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1998 579 111 9 13 4 n/a n/a 0 716
1999 556 105 10 13 2 n/a n/a 0 686
2000 487 90 8 11 3 n/a n/a 0 599
2001 475 83 8 19 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2002 413 52 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2003 413 52 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2004 460 55 11 20 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2005 446 52 9 31 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2006 457 62 6 37 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2007 350 73 7 33 1 n/a n/a 33 497
2008 329 70 3 30 0 n/a n/a 30 462
2009 303 57 14 39 2 n/a n/a 28 443
2010 336 46 19 32 1 n/a n/a 31 465
2011 325 44 7 58 0 10 28 0 472
2012 314 35 9 47 0 12 26 0 443
2013 339 48 4 66 0 11 30 0 498
2014 336 47 4 59 2 11 37 0 496
2015 312 33 5 63 2 8 32 0 455
2016 286 42 6 48 1 11 31 0 425
2017 236 35 3 54 1 11 24 0 364
2018 233 38 2 48 0 6 19 0 346
2019 221 32 1 55 0 10 18 0 337
2020 193 41 2 58 0 7 17 0 318
2021 158 38 3 42 0 3 17 0 261
2022 185 31 2 41 0 3 18 0 280
2023 227 29 2 46 0 3 24 0 331

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 San Jose Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 758 38.0 19.9 20.1
1989 824 42.0 19.6 25.2
1990 835 42.0 19.8 21.4
1991 496 25.0 19.8 23.2
1992 487 26.0 18.7 27.7
1993 546 27.0 20.2 28.2
1994 553 30.0 18.4 34
1995 645 37.0 17.4 35.2
1996 645 37.0 17.4 35.2
1997 713 40.0 17.8 34.5
1998 716 39.0 18.4 32.7
1999 686 40.0 17.2 48.7
2000 599 37.0 16.2 42.2
2001 585 37.0 15.8 45.5
2002 488 31.0 15.7 47.5
2003 488 31.0 15.7 47.5
2004 546 36.0 15.2 47.8
2005 538 36.0 14.9 53.3
2006 562 36.0 15.6 48.4
2007 497 34.0 14.6 54.5
2008 462 34.5 13.4 53.9
2009 443 42.0 12.0 53.5
2010 465 35.5 13.1 57.4
2011 472 37.0 12.7 53.2
2012 443 37.0 11.9 56.7
2013 498 39.0 12.7 58.2
2014 496 41.0 12.0 59.7
2015 455 39.0 11.6 40.9
2016 425 36.0 11.8 65.2
2017 364 33.0 11.0 64.8
2018 346 30.0 11.5 64.7
2019 337 32.0 10.5 58.8
2020 318 29.0 10.9 54.4
2021 261 27.0 9.6 55.2
2022 280 28.0 10.0 50.7
2023 331 29.0 11.4 55.9

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 San Jose Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 758 38.0 19.9 20.1
1989 824 42.0 19.6 25.2
1990 835 42.0 19.8 21.4
1991 496 25.0 19.8 23.2
1992 487 26.0 18.7 27.7
1993 546 27.0 20.2 28.2
1994 553 30.0 18.4 34
1995 645 37.0 17.4 35.2
1996 645 37.0 17.4 35.2
1997 713 40.0 17.8 34.5
1998 716 39.0 18.4 32.7
1999 686 40.0 17.2 48.7
2000 599 37.0 16.2 42.2
2001 585 37.0 15.8 45.5
2002 488 31.0 15.7 47.5
2003 488 31.0 15.7 47.5
2004 546 36.0 15.2 47.8
2005 538 36.0 14.9 53.3
2006 562 36.0 15.6 48.4
2007 497 34.0 14.6 54.5
2008 462 34.5 13.4 53.9
2009 443 42.0 12.0 53.5
2010 465 35.5 13.1 57.4
2011 472 37.0 12.7 53.2
2012 443 37.0 11.9 56.7
2013 498 39.0 12.7 58.2
2014 496 41.0 12.0 59.7
2015 455 39.0 11.6 40.9
2016 425 36.0 11.8 65.2
2017 364 33.0 11.0 64.8
2018 346 30.0 11.5 64.7
2019 337 32.0 10.5 58.8
2020 318 29.0 10.9 54.4
2021 261 27.0 9.6 55.2
2022 280 28.0 10.0 50.7
2023 331 29.0 11.4 55.9

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 San Jose Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,165 (8.7%) $12,217 (91.3%) $13,382
2019 $1,262 (8.9%) $12,972 (91.1%) $14,233
2020 $1,400 (8.9%) $14,257 (91.1%) $15,657
2021 $2,695 (13.3%) $17,564 (86.7%) $20,258
2022 $2,947 (14.9%) $16,897 (85.1%) $19,844
2023 $2,696 (14.4%) $15,967 (85.6%) $18,663

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Jose Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1232nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 534th of 2240 Elementary schools
 32.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (San Jose Elementary School)5764
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (San Jose Elementary School)5073
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (San Jose Elementary School)5458
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (San Jose Elementary School)6772
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (San Jose Elementary School)5450
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (San Jose Elementary School)4546
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (San Jose Elementary School)4870
 22%
   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 Students337331
 1.8%
African American3229
 9.4%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic5546
 16.4%
Pacific Islander103
 70%
White221227
 2.7%
Two or More Races1824
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.8%55.9%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about San Jose Elementary School

Students at San Jose Elementary School are 69% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended San Jose Elementary School.

San Jose Elementary School ranks 291st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend San Jose Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palm Harbor Middle School
High : Dunedin High School


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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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