Southern Oak Elementary School

Summary:

Southern Oak Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Largo, Florida, serving 556 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Pinellas District.

Southern Oak Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with 56.47% White, 12.23% African American, 20.86% Hispanic, 2.7% Asian, and 7.37% two or more races - higher diversity compared to nearby schools like Ridgecrest Elementary (40.24% White) and Frontier Elementary (40.71% White). The school has also shown consistent improvement in academic performance, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year, a significant jump from previous 2-3 star ratings. Southern Oak's test scores are generally higher than the Pinellas District and Florida state averages, with 74% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 64% in the district and 53% in the state.

While Southern Oak Elementary has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 28.7% in 2022-2023, this is still lower than some nearby schools like Cross Bayou Elementary (31.3%) and Frontier Elementary (41.9%). The school's spending per student has also increased over the years, reaching $12,270 in 2022-2023, suggesting a commitment to supporting its educational programs and student needs. Overall, Southern Oak Elementary appears to be a strong-performing school within the Pinellas District, providing a well-rounded and effective educational experience for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9101 Walsingham Rd
       Largo, FL  33773


(727) 588-4654

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
550th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,270 Help


Students who attend Southern Oak Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Largo Middle School
High:    Largo High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.5%
Hispanic:
20.9%
African American:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southern Oak Elementary School ranks better than 75.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 34th 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 73.93. (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 Southern Oak Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.5%), Hispanic (20.9%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Oak Elementary School is 16.3. 85 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 Southern Oak Elementary School is $12,270. 58 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southern Oak 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 Southern Oak Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.21 879th 1688 47.9%
2007 51.03 934th 1786 47.7%
2008 56.12 827th 1789 53.8%
2009 63.80 698th 1847 62.2%
2010 57.50 876th 1919 54.4%
2011 49.24 1067th 1985 46.2%
2012 42.60 1160th 1984 41.5%
2013 43.76 1143rd 2029 43.7%
2014 49.28 1042nd 2064 49.5%
2016 43.87 1175th 2087 43.7%
2017 43.30 1202nd 2112 43.1%
2018 61.25 794th 2118 62.5%
2019 41.53 1279th 2182 41.4%
2021 60.77 840th 2247 62.6%
2022 61.05 816th 2219 63.2%
2023 64.87 744th 2240 66.8%
2024 73.93 550th 2256 75.6%
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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
Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Open Quote While I realize that some of the issues are limited because of funding, when you compare how other states focus on education for their children, Florida really falls short. Based on the interactions and quality of education my children have been receiving it scares me that they will fall behind once we move back up north where the focus is more geared to making our kids the best they can be. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Southern Oak Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 485 73 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1989 595 113 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1990 644 111 14 12 1 n/a n/a 0 782
1991 720 123 14 15 1 n/a n/a 0 873
1992 665 120 16 12 3 n/a n/a 0 816
1993 656 104 14 15 2 n/a n/a 0 791
1994 647 109 7 11 2 n/a n/a 0 776
1995 522 136 18 15 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1996 522 136 18 15 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1997 516 141 15 25 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1998 478 198 9 22 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1999 499 182 10 27 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2000 500 131 7 30 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2001 478 122 18 44 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2002 453 94 17 60 1 n/a n/a 0 625
2003 453 94 17 60 1 n/a n/a 0 625
2004 521 60 12 70 5 n/a n/a 0 668
2005 491 69 17 62 2 n/a n/a 0 641
2006 468 88 22 68 1 n/a n/a 0 647
2007 444 77 25 52 1 n/a n/a 32 631
2008 433 61 24 47 1 n/a n/a 36 602
2009 413 52 22 53 1 n/a n/a 38 579
2010 422 53 32 89 0 n/a n/a 51 647
2011 399 74 25 137 4 2 22 0 663
2012 393 87 29 133 2 3 29 0 676
2013 413 82 22 127 3 2 32 0 681
2014 419 96 26 137 2 2 29 0 711
2015 408 75 25 128 1 2 29 0 668
2016 398 82 25 144 1 3 29 0 682
2017 353 73 15 126 1 1 35 0 604
2018 329 59 20 112 0 1 26 0 547
2019 314 77 13 116 0 1 29 0 550
2020 299 91 9 98 1 1 34 0 533
2021 279 71 13 105 1 2 38 0 509
2022 289 71 11 114 1 3 36 0 525
2023 314 68 15 116 1 1 41 0 556

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 Southern Oak Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 570 28.0 20.3 46.1
1989 724 37.0 19.5 45.3
1990 782 42.0 18.6 41.3
1991 873 43.0 20.3 39.6
1992 816 41.0 19.9 36.6
1993 791 39.0 20.3 34.4
1994 776 38.0 20.4 38.7
1995 691 39.0 17.7 47.3
1996 691 39.0 17.7 47.3
1997 697 39.0 17.9 45.9
1998 707 39.0 18.1 48.4
1999 718 41.0 17.5 65
2000 668 38.0 17.6 61.4
2001 662 40.0 16.6 65.1
2002 625 37.0 16.9 65.3
2003 625 37.0 16.9 65.3
2004 668 39.0 17.1 64.2
2005 641 37.0 17.3 61
2006 647 38.0 17.0 53.3
2007 631 38.0 16.6 58.1
2008 602 39.0 15.4 60.1
2009 579 45.4 14.5 64
2010 647 46.0 14.0 70.8
2011 663 48.0 13.8 68.2
2012 676 49.0 13.7 69.8
2013 681 48.0 14.1 69
2014 711 48.0 14.8 44.9
2015 668 53.0 12.6 49.7
2016 682 49.0 13.9 58.7
2017 604 50.0 12.0 57.3
2018 547 42.0 13.0 62.7
2019 550 34.0 16.1 59.8
2020 533 37.0 14.4 56.1
2021 509 35.0 14.5 56
2022 525 39.0 13.4 61.1
2023 556 34.0 16.3 60.8

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 Southern Oak Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 570 28.0 20.3 46.1
1989 724 37.0 19.5 45.3
1990 782 42.0 18.6 41.3
1991 873 43.0 20.3 39.6
1992 816 41.0 19.9 36.6
1993 791 39.0 20.3 34.4
1994 776 38.0 20.4 38.7
1995 691 39.0 17.7 47.3
1996 691 39.0 17.7 47.3
1997 697 39.0 17.9 45.9
1998 707 39.0 18.1 48.4
1999 718 41.0 17.5 65
2000 668 38.0 17.6 61.4
2001 662 40.0 16.6 65.1
2002 625 37.0 16.9 65.3
2003 625 37.0 16.9 65.3
2004 668 39.0 17.1 64.2
2005 641 37.0 17.3 61
2006 647 38.0 17.0 53.3
2007 631 38.0 16.6 58.1
2008 602 39.0 15.4 60.1
2009 579 45.4 14.5 64
2010 647 46.0 14.0 70.8
2011 663 48.0 13.8 68.2
2012 676 49.0 13.7 69.8
2013 681 48.0 14.1 69
2014 711 48.0 14.8 44.9
2015 668 53.0 12.6 49.7
2016 682 49.0 13.9 58.7
2017 604 50.0 12.0 57.3
2018 547 42.0 13.0 62.7
2019 550 34.0 16.1 59.8
2020 533 37.0 14.4 56.1
2021 509 35.0 14.5 56
2022 525 39.0 13.4 61.1
2023 556 34.0 16.3 60.8

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 Southern Oak Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $817 (8.7%) $8,626 (91.3%) $9,443
2019 $696 (7.2%) $8,924 (92.8%) $9,621
2020 $761 (7.6%) $9,268 (92.4%) $10,029
2021 $1,332 (11.6%) $10,136 (88.4%) $11,469
2022 $1,495 (13.0%) $10,000 (87.0%) $11,495
2023 $1,847 (15.1%) $10,423 (84.9%) $12,270

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Oak Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1279th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 744th of 2240 Elementary schools
 25.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southern Oak Elementary School)5855
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southern Oak Elementary School)5258
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Oak Elementary School)5251
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southern Oak Elementary School)5577
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Oak Elementary School)5358
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southern Oak Elementary School)5568
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Southern Oak Elementary School)4565
 20%
   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 Students550556
 1.1%
African American7768
 11.7%
American Indian01
Asian1315
 15.4%
Hispanic116116
Pacific Islander11
White314314
Two or More Races2941
 41.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.8%60.8%
 1%


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Students at Southern Oak Elementary School are 56% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Southern Oak Elementary School ranks 550th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Southern Oak Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Largo Middle School
High : Largo High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 556 students attended Southern Oak Elementary School.


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