Westgate Elementary School

Summary:

Westgate Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving 541 students in grades PK-5. The school 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.

Westgate Elementary stands out for its balanced racial composition, with 50.83% White, 13.68% African American, 22.74% Hispanic, and 6.84% Asian students. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are generally higher than the Pinellas District and Florida state averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade. For example, in 2023-2024, Westgate's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 73%, compared to 62% for Pinellas and 55% for Florida. The school also excels in 5th grade science, with a proficiency rate of 68% in 2022-2023, higher than the district and state averages.

However, Westgate has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.2% in 2018-2019 to 26.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 70.43% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Compared to nearby schools like Mount Vernon Elementary, Seventy-Fourth St. Elementary, and New Heights Elementary, Westgate's academic performance is generally stronger, but the school's increasing chronic absenteeism and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students are areas that require close attention and targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3560 58th St N
       St Petersburg, FL  33710


(727) 893-2144

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
893rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,839 Help


Students who attend Westgate Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Tyrone Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.8%
Hispanic:
22.7%
African American:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westgate Elementary School ranks better than 60.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 50th 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 58.31. (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 Student population at Westgate Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.8%), Hispanic (22.7%), African American (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westgate Elementary School is 15. 76 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westgate Elementary School is $11,839. 63 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Westgate 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 Westgate Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.75 884th 1688 47.6%
2007 38.23 1170th 1786 34.5%
2008 40.01 1137th 1789 36.4%
2009 40.76 1185th 1847 35.8%
2010 51.55 1003rd 1919 47.7%
2011 47.51 1109th 1985 44.1%
2012 51.87 957th 1984 51.8%
2013 47.46 1063rd 2029 47.6%
2014 46.03 1112th 2064 46.1%
2016 46.70 1111th 2087 46.8%
2017 52.85 997th 2112 52.8%
2018 38.16 1338th 2118 36.8%
2019 39.10 1338th 2182 38.7%
2021 57.75 922nd 2247 59.0%
2022 54.35 963rd 2219 56.6%
2023 58.18 883rd 2240 60.6%
2024 58.31 893rd 2256 60.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Westgate Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 346 133 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1989 395 145 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1990 484 180 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1991 519 169 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1992 438 209 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1993 433 205 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1994 461 221 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1995 505 250 15 10 1 n/a n/a 0 781
1996 505 250 15 10 1 n/a n/a 0 781
1997 533 249 21 22 2 n/a n/a 0 827
1998 557 270 27 30 2 n/a n/a 0 886
1999 521 259 29 28 2 n/a n/a 0 839
2000 534 164 30 28 2 n/a n/a 0 758
2001 543 160 28 29 4 n/a n/a 0 764
2002 520 185 35 36 3 n/a n/a 0 779
2003 520 185 35 36 3 n/a n/a 0 779
2004 445 259 40 33 4 n/a n/a 0 781
2005 422 259 43 32 4 n/a n/a 0 760
2006 391 287 41 33 5 n/a n/a 0 757
2007 379 276 37 26 5 n/a n/a 39 762
2008 363 230 37 31 3 n/a n/a 31 695
2009 358 186 43 35 2 n/a n/a 29 653
2010 445 79 55 47 4 n/a n/a 35 665
2011 428 62 63 71 1 0 30 0 655
2012 417 71 60 83 0 1 30 0 662
2013 362 62 55 102 0 4 27 0 612
2014 339 84 57 99 0 6 26 0 611
2015 332 101 49 90 0 6 35 0 613
2016 318 78 34 96 0 5 29 0 560
2017 335 83 43 116 0 5 32 0 614
2018 317 78 43 124 2 2 26 0 592
2019 331 71 40 123 1 1 24 0 591
2020 325 59 36 127 1 1 25 0 574
2021 287 54 31 110 1 1 31 0 515
2022 287 59 31 102 2 1 31 0 513
2023 275 74 37 123 1 0 31 0 541

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 Westgate Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 31.0 15.5 49.5
1989 549 30.0 18.3 43.9
1990 674 33.0 20.4 40.7
1991 697 37.0 18.8 36
1992 655 34.0 19.2 39.4
1993 649 36.0 18.0 36.2
1994 693 35.0 19.8 44.4
1995 781 41.0 19.0 44.2
1996 781 41.0 19.0 44.2
1997 827 44.0 18.8 48.6
1998 886 45.0 19.7 46
1999 839 46.0 18.2 60.8
2000 758 43.0 17.6 57.3
2001 764 44.0 17.4 56.9
2002 779 43.0 18.1 58.4
2003 779 43.0 18.1 58.4
2004 781 44.0 17.8 64.8
2005 760 44.0 17.3 66.4
2006 757 43.0 17.6 62
2007 762 44.0 17.3 68.5
2008 695 44.0 15.8 64.2
2009 653 49.9 14.8 65.7
2010 665 44.0 15.1 67.5
2011 655 45.0 14.5 66.7
2012 662 48.0 13.7 72.4
2013 612 42.0 14.5 74.2
2014 611 43.0 14.2 47.3
2015 613 43.0 14.2 51.9
2016 560 38.0 14.7 61.4
2017 614 39.0 15.7 59.8
2018 592 40.0 14.8 65.9
2019 591 37.0 15.9 61.8
2020 574 38.0 15.1 57.7
2021 515 37.0 13.9 59.6
2022 513 35.0 14.6 64.1
2023 541 36.0 15.0 70.4

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 Westgate Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 31.0 15.5 49.5
1989 549 30.0 18.3 43.9
1990 674 33.0 20.4 40.7
1991 697 37.0 18.8 36
1992 655 34.0 19.2 39.4
1993 649 36.0 18.0 36.2
1994 693 35.0 19.8 44.4
1995 781 41.0 19.0 44.2
1996 781 41.0 19.0 44.2
1997 827 44.0 18.8 48.6
1998 886 45.0 19.7 46
1999 839 46.0 18.2 60.8
2000 758 43.0 17.6 57.3
2001 764 44.0 17.4 56.9
2002 779 43.0 18.1 58.4
2003 779 43.0 18.1 58.4
2004 781 44.0 17.8 64.8
2005 760 44.0 17.3 66.4
2006 757 43.0 17.6 62
2007 762 44.0 17.3 68.5
2008 695 44.0 15.8 64.2
2009 653 49.9 14.8 65.7
2010 665 44.0 15.1 67.5
2011 655 45.0 14.5 66.7
2012 662 48.0 13.7 72.4
2013 612 42.0 14.5 74.2
2014 611 43.0 14.2 47.3
2015 613 43.0 14.2 51.9
2016 560 38.0 14.7 61.4
2017 614 39.0 15.7 59.8
2018 592 40.0 14.8 65.9
2019 591 37.0 15.9 61.8
2020 574 38.0 15.1 57.7
2021 515 37.0 13.9 59.6
2022 513 35.0 14.6 64.1
2023 541 36.0 15.0 70.4

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 Westgate Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $543 (6.7%) $7,621 (93.3%) $8,164
2019 $477 (5.6%) $8,085 (94.4%) $8,562
2020 $554 (6.3%) $8,259 (93.7%) $8,813
2021 $1,301 (12.0%) $9,532 (88.0%) $10,833
2022 $1,911 (16.9%) $9,398 (83.1%) $11,309
2023 $1,711 (14.5%) $10,129 (85.6%) $11,839

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westgate Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1338th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 883rd of 2240 Elementary schools
 21.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westgate Elementary School)5538
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westgate Elementary School)6258
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westgate Elementary School)4868
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westgate Elementary School)4972
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westgate Elementary School)5149
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westgate Elementary School)5254
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Westgate Elementary School)4468
 24%
   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 Students591541
 8.5%
African American7174
 4.2%
American Indian11
Asian4037
 7.5%
Hispanic123123
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White331275
 16.9%
Two or More Races2431
 29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%70.4%
 8.7%


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Westgate Elementary School ranks 893rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Westgate Elementary School are 51% White, 23% Hispanic, 14% African American, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Tyrone Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 541 students attended Westgate Elementary School.


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