Walsingham Elementary School

Q: Is Walsingham Elementary School a good school?

Walsingham Elementary School ranks 537 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Walsingham Elementary School is a public elementary school in Largo, Florida, serving 392 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walsingham Elementary consistently outperforms the Pinellas County and Florida state averages in standardized tests, with 76% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 62% in Pinellas and 55% statewide. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 46.94% White, 14.8% African American, 25.51% Hispanic, and 4.08% Asian students. However, Walsingham has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.1% in 2018-2019 to 28.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than nearby schools and the Pinellas County average. Additionally, 67.09% of Walsingham's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Overall, Walsingham Elementary School is a strong-performing school with a diverse student population, but it faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors that may require targeted interventions and support to ensure continued academic success. The school's consistent academic performance, outpacing the district and state averages, is a testament to the effective support for student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

9099 Walsingham Rd
Largo, FL 33773

(727) 588-3519

District: Pinellas

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,652

Students who attend Walsingham Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Pinellas Park High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 380

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.4%

Hispanic:

29.5%

African American:

12.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walsingham Elementary School ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 32^nd among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.4. (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 Walsingham Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.4%), Hispanic (29.5%), African American (12.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walsingham Elementary School is 14. 45 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Walsingham Elementary School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walsingham Elementary School is $14,652, which is the 30^th highest among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Walsingham 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 Walsingham Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	25.40	1307^th	1688	22.6%
2007	34.89	1223^rd	1786	31.5%
2008	35.23	1241^st	1789	30.6%
2009	28.74	1421^st	1847	23.1%
2010	35.15	1336^th	1919	30.4%
2011	44.89	1165^th	1985	41.3%
2012	40.32	1216^th	1984	38.7%
2013	30.52	1475^th	2029	27.3%
2014	34.70	1390^th	2064	32.7%
2016	42.59	1204^th	2087	42.3%
2017	34.62	1379^th	2112	34.7%
2018	32.55	1460^th	2118	31.1%
2019	41.43	1281^st	2182	41.3%
2021	64.49	764^th	2247	66.0%
2022	44.40	1213^th	2219	45.3%
2023	57.42	906^th	2240	59.6%
2024	74.40	537^th	2256	76.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, October 5, 2018

Great teachers and principal! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Great principal and teachers. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, February 8, 2015

It is a wonderful school. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The staff at this school are amazing and pay great attention to the students and the families. I feel very lucky to have both of my boys in this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 10, 2010

I have seen very good care and interest in my sons education.I also see many good heart teachers ,volunteers and staff members with great dedication.My older son is 19 years old now and he was a student for this school since first grade ,he was treated the same way with love and respect feel confident with my son in Walsingham Elementary because,I know he is in a safe school,I always take my time to observe how work and service is being taking care of.I find this School with more positive impact in wanting students to reach a higher education level, even though it has a low rating I think parents should get more involve with their children to acomplich a better and higher learnig education. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Walsingham Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	418	209	15	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
1989	520	202	13	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
1990	539	201	29	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	789
1991	514	212	17	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	761
1992	522	247	20	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	823
1993	512	161	22	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	723
1994	473	143	28	44	2	n/a	n/a	0	690
1995	479	157	49	61	2	n/a	n/a	0	748
1996	479	157	49	61	2	n/a	n/a	0	748
1997	463	151	48	65	1	n/a	n/a	0	728
1998	511	140	48	79	4	n/a	n/a	0	782
1999	502	157	42	68	1	n/a	n/a	0	770
2000	473	149	49	95	0	n/a	n/a	0	766
2001	495	162	49	92	0	n/a	n/a	0	798
2002	394	167	36	100	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
2003	394	167	36	100	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
2004	417	72	51	109	1	n/a	n/a	0	650
2005	396	69	49	131	2	n/a	n/a	0	647
2006	414	51	54	177	3	n/a	n/a	0	699
2007	344	45	48	182	1	n/a	n/a	39	659
2008	332	29	64	212	1	n/a	n/a	40	678
2009	306	37	70	216	1	n/a	n/a	34	664
2010	359	42	57	95	1	n/a	n/a	49	603
2011	334	38	42	84	0	2	37	0	537
2012	317	34	36	87	2	1	19	0	496
2013	343	50	41	94	0	0	23	0	551
2014	344	59	37	87	2	2	26	0	557
2015	345	64	27	97	2	0	28	0	563
2016	350	60	24	88	1	0	23	0	546
2017	319	75	28	81	1	0	21	0	525
2018	267	73	32	122	1	0	18	0	513
2019	246	54	19	115	0	0	21	0	455
2020	213	49	17	114	0	0	29	0	422
2021	190	44	13	113	0	0	22	0	382
2022	192	53	12	110	0	0	31	0	398
2023	184	58	16	100	0	0	34	0	392
2024	161	48	14	112	1	0	44	0	380

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 Walsingham Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	647	37.0	17.4	38.5
1989	741	47.0	15.7	42.2
1990	789	51.0	15.4	38
1991	761	40.0	19.0	37.7
1992	823	46.0	17.8	40.3
1993	723	42.0	17.2	38.2
1994	690	39.0	17.7	43.3
1995	748	46.0	16.3	46.8
1996	748	46.0	16.3	46.8
1997	728	46.0	15.8	40.1
1998	782	46.0	17.0	41
1999	770	48.0	16.0	52.6
2000	766	50.0	15.3	47.5
2001	798	48.0	16.6	53.5
2002	697	47.0	14.8	66.6
2003	697	47.0	14.8	66.6
2004	650	43.0	15.1	58.6
2005	647	44.0	14.7	66.3
2006	699	45.0	15.5	58.2
2007	659	45.0	14.6	63.7
2008	678	50.0	13.6	63.2
2009	664	56.8	13.3	65.7
2010	603	43.0	14.0	71.7
2011	537	44.0	12.2	64.2
2012	496	44.0	11.2	64.9
2013	551	43.0	12.8	67
2014	557	44.0	12.6	40.8
2015	563	43.0	13.0	46.9
2016	546	40.0	13.6	59.9
2017	525	39.0	13.4	61.9
2018	513	39.0	13.1	67.3
2019	455	32.5	14.0	64.8
2020	422	33.0	12.7	60.7
2021	382	31.0	12.3	63.4
2022	398	32.0	12.4	67.3
2023	392	28.0	14.0	67.1
2024	380	27.0	14.0	63.7

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 Walsingham Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	647	37.0	17.4	38.5
1989	741	47.0	15.7	42.2
1990	789	51.0	15.4	38
1991	761	40.0	19.0	37.7
1992	823	46.0	17.8	40.3
1993	723	42.0	17.2	38.2
1994	690	39.0	17.7	43.3
1995	748	46.0	16.3	46.8
1996	748	46.0	16.3	46.8
1997	728	46.0	15.8	40.1
1998	782	46.0	17.0	41
1999	770	48.0	16.0	52.6
2000	766	50.0	15.3	47.5
2001	798	48.0	16.6	53.5
2002	697	47.0	14.8	66.6
2003	697	47.0	14.8	66.6
2004	650	43.0	15.1	58.6
2005	647	44.0	14.7	66.3
2006	699	45.0	15.5	58.2
2007	659	45.0	14.6	63.7
2008	678	50.0	13.6	63.2
2009	664	56.8	13.3	65.7
2010	603	43.0	14.0	71.7
2011	537	44.0	12.2	64.2
2012	496	44.0	11.2	64.9
2013	551	43.0	12.8	67
2014	557	44.0	12.6	40.8
2015	563	43.0	13.0	46.9
2016	546	40.0	13.6	59.9
2017	525	39.0	13.4	61.9
2018	513	39.0	13.1	67.3
2019	455	32.5	14.0	64.8
2020	422	33.0	12.7	60.7
2021	382	31.0	12.3	63.4
2022	398	32.0	12.4	67.3
2023	392	28.0	14.0	67.1
2024	380	27.0	14.0	63.7

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 Walsingham Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$943 (9.3%)	$9,211 (90.7%)	$10,154
2019	$809 (7.4%)	$10,068 (92.6%)	$10,877
2020	$902 (7.4%)	$11,300 (92.6%)	$12,202
2021	$1,484 (11.4%)	$11,561 (88.6%)	$13,045
2022	$2,540 (17.5%)	$11,984 (82.5%)	$14,525
2023	$2,114 (14.4%)	$12,538 (85.6%)	$14,652

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walsingham 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 1281^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 906^th of 2240 Elementary schools	18.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walsingham Elementary School)	65	36	29%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walsingham Elementary School)	79	40	39%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walsingham Elementary School)	51	42	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walsingham Elementary School)	43	61	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walsingham Elementary School)	47	80	33%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walsingham Elementary School)	42	48	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Walsingham Elementary School)	42	47	5%
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	455	392	13.8%
African American	54	58	7.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	19	16	15.8%
Hispanic	115	100	13%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	246	184	25.2%
Two or More Races	21	34	61.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.8%	67.1%	2.3%

Schools Near Walsingham 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
Walsingham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9099 Walsingham Rd	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 588-3519	380	27	14.0	63.7%	161 (42.4%)	48 (12.6%)	112 (29.5%)	14 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.6%)	74.4	537^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.2%		57.4	906^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.6%	369	76.0	41.0	77.0				78.0	62.0	75.0				63.0					$14,652	$2,114	$12,538
Southern Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9101 Walsingham Rd	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 588-4654	495	35	14.1	63.4%	266 (53.7%)	58 (11.7%)	117 (23.6%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.3%)	73.9	550^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.6%		64.9	744^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.8%	194	73.0	60.0	61.0				67.0	79.0	53.0				74.0					$12,270	$1,847	$10,423
Fuguitt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13010 101st St	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 588-3576	437	34	12.8	67.3%	208 (47.6%)	85 (19.5%)	91 (20.8%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	30 (6.9%)	52.7	1026^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.5%		63.9	755^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.3%	271	53.0	38.0	63.0				58.0	54.0	63.0				61.0					$16,202	$3,083	$13,118
Pinellas Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2300 Belcher Rd S	Largo	33771	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 536-3600	783	57	13.7	26.2%	485 (61.9%)	46 (5.9%)	132 (16.9%)	81 (10.3%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	33 (4.2%)	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
Plato Seminole	Public, Charter	K-8	10888 126th Ave N	Largo	33778	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 228-9950	329	27	12.1	37.7%	232 (70.5%)	21 (6.4%)	44 (13.4%)	13 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.8%)	57.5	909^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.7%		58.2	882^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	60.6%	27	56.0	67.0	65.0	45.0	55.0	51.0	58.0	26.0	76.0	37.0	14.0	39.0	65.0	39.0	60.0		70.0	$8,947	$900	$8,046
Bardmoor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8333 Magnolia Dr	Seminole	33777	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7824	445	30	14.8	60.7%	240 (53.9%)	41 (9.2%)	104 (23.4%)	24 (5.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.6%)	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	337	29	11.6	46.6%	195 (57.9%)	28 (8.3%)	79 (23.4%)	25 (7.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	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
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	323	25	12.9	65.0%	156 (48.3%)	45 (13.9%)	72 (22.3%)	34 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.0%)	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
Starkey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9300 86th Ave	Seminole	33777	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 547-7841	610	38	16.0	55.7%	384 (63.0%)	28 (4.6%)	103 (16.9%)	33 (5.4%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.1%)	52 (8.5%)	77.1	479^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.8%		75.7	492^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	78.0%	13	62.0	60.0	70.0				66.0	75.0	73.0				74.0					$11,287	$1,306	$9,980
Frontier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6995 Hopedale Ln	Clearwater	33764	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 538-7335	609	46	13.2	69.6%	242 (39.7%)	95 (15.6%)	201 (33.0%)	24 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (7.4%)	63.2	794^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.8%		51.2	1073^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	52.1%	279	59.0	58.0	56.0				53.0	62.0	72.0				65.0					$13,262	$2,111	$11,152

Frequently Asked Questions about Walsingham Elementary School

How many students attend Walsingham Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 380 students attended Walsingham Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Walsingham Elementary School?

Students at Walsingham Elementary School are 42% White, 29% Hispanic, 13% African American, 12% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is Walsingham Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What schools do graduates of Walsingham Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Walsingham Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Pinellas Park High School

Is Walsingham Elementary School a good school?

Walsingham Elementary School ranks 537^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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