Garrison-Jones Elementary School

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Garrison-Jones Elementary School ranks 559 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Garrison-Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dunedin, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 593. 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.

Garrison-Jones consistently outperforms the Pinellas County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across grades 3-5 in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 74% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 64% in Pinellas County and 53% statewide. The school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger places it in the top 25% of elementary schools in Florida, a significant achievement. Garrison-Jones also has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (28.33%) and African American (3.04%) students, which provides a unique learning environment for the students.

However, Garrison-Jones has experienced a higher rate of chronic absenteeism in recent years, ranging from 13.9% to 29.4%, which is above the district and state averages. This is an area of concern that the school may need to address. Additionally, Garrison-Jones has a relatively high percentage of students (46.37%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Compared to nearby schools like Ozona Elementary and Curtis Fundamental Elementary, Garrison-Jones performs well academically but has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, which may be an area for improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3133 Garrison Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698

(727) 469-5716

District: Pinellas

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,889

Students who attend Garrison-Jones Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Dunedin High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 593

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.9%

Hispanic:

28.3%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garrison-Jones Elementary School ranks better than 75.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 36^th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.51. (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 Racial makeup is: White (61.9%), Hispanic (28.3%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garrison-Jones Elementary School is 14.8. 71 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Garrison-Jones Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garrison-Jones Elementary School is $12,889. 49 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Garrison-Jones 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 Garrison-Jones Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	84.75	216^th	1688	87.2%
2007	86.80	175^th	1786	90.2%
2008	87.07	163^rd	1789	90.9%
2009	85.14	216^th	1847	88.3%
2010	76.88	396^th	1919	79.4%
2011	59.55	849^th	1985	57.2%
2012	56.41	871^st	1984	56.1%
2013	48.49	1041^st	2029	48.7%
2014	44.94	1132^nd	2064	45.2%
2016	64.88	718^th	2087	65.6%
2017	62.82	770^th	2112	63.5%
2018	51.10	1024^th	2118	51.7%
2019	70.60	606^th	2182	72.2%
2021	71.30	615^th	2247	72.6%
2022	71.07	606^th	2219	72.7%
2023	68.21	656^th	2240	70.7%
2024	73.51	559^th	2256	75.2%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

It says a lot about a school that allows boys to hit little girls and are not disciplined for it. No wonder boys think it's ok for them to hit girls they are taught that there are no consequences for their actions and it's no wonder girls think this kid of behavior is ok. Good thing I let my daughter know that if it happens again she needs to stick up for herself because the school principal sure isn't doing anything to protect her students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Garrison-Jones Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	569	26	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	604
1992	808	59	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	874
1993	826	56	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	895
1994	882	51	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	948
1995	794	49	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	862
1996	794	49	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	862
1997	771	65	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	853
1998	741	56	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	812
1999	709	49	6	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	777
2000	757	38	11	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	825
2001	707	39	9	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	780
2002	688	24	14	35	3	n/a	n/a	0	764
2003	688	24	14	35	3	n/a	n/a	0	764
2004	661	16	14	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	726
2005	662	20	11	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	727
2006	632	28	14	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	717
2007	600	28	26	46	0	n/a	n/a	35	735
2008	566	18	24	42	0	n/a	n/a	35	685
2009	576	21	20	46	0	n/a	n/a	32	695
2010	588	36	28	65	1	n/a	n/a	42	760
2011	510	39	23	119	1	0	20	0	712
2012	522	43	17	123	1	0	26	0	732
2013	497	22	15	131	1	1	31	0	698
2014	482	29	15	140	2	6	27	0	701
2015	488	28	17	135	2	3	24	0	697
2016	442	23	20	147	3	4	24	0	663
2017	427	27	19	150	0	2	21	0	646
2018	439	22	18	160	0	3	19	0	661
2019	412	22	16	148	0	5	15	0	618
2020	396	28	12	158	0	5	14	0	613
2021	343	23	7	175	2	5	19	0	574
2022	339	27	7	176	2	5	32	0	588
2023	367	18	8	168	2	1	29	0	593

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 Garrison-Jones Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	604	29.0	20.8	8.6
1992	874	40.0	21.8	16.4
1993	895	42.0	21.3	13.3
1994	948	45.0	21.1	14.9
1995	862	46.0	18.7	15.3
1996	862	46.0	18.7	15.3
1997	853	46.0	18.5	18.4
1998	812	43.0	18.9	15.8
1999	777	40.0	19.4	21.6
2000	825	44.0	18.8	21.9
2001	780	42.0	18.6	25
2002	764	40.0	19.1	24.9
2003	764	40.0	19.1	24.9
2004	726	40.0	18.2	21.8
2005	727	41.0	17.7	21.3
2006	717	42.0	17.1	21.9
2007	735	42.0	17.5	21
2008	685	43.0	15.9	18.2
2009	695	48.9	16.2	20.5
2010	760	49.0	15.5	37.2
2011	712	49.0	14.5	40.9
2012	732	53.0	13.8	48.4
2013	698	51.0	13.6	47.7
2014	701	52.0	13.4	47.2
2015	697	48.0	14.5	52.5
2016	663	50.0	13.2	55.1
2017	646	47.0	13.7	52.8
2018	661	45.0	14.6	53.9
2019	618	43.0	14.3	51.8
2020	613	43.0	14.2	49.4
2021	574	42.0	13.6	49.8
2022	588	44.0	13.3	43.7
2023	593	40.0	14.8	46.4

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 Garrison-Jones Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	604	29.0	20.8	8.6
1992	874	40.0	21.8	16.4
1993	895	42.0	21.3	13.3
1994	948	45.0	21.1	14.9
1995	862	46.0	18.7	15.3
1996	862	46.0	18.7	15.3
1997	853	46.0	18.5	18.4
1998	812	43.0	18.9	15.8
1999	777	40.0	19.4	21.6
2000	825	44.0	18.8	21.9
2001	780	42.0	18.6	25
2002	764	40.0	19.1	24.9
2003	764	40.0	19.1	24.9
2004	726	40.0	18.2	21.8
2005	727	41.0	17.7	21.3
2006	717	42.0	17.1	21.9
2007	735	42.0	17.5	21
2008	685	43.0	15.9	18.2
2009	695	48.9	16.2	20.5
2010	760	49.0	15.5	37.2
2011	712	49.0	14.5	40.9
2012	732	53.0	13.8	48.4
2013	698	51.0	13.6	47.7
2014	701	52.0	13.4	47.2
2015	697	48.0	14.5	52.5
2016	663	50.0	13.2	55.1
2017	646	47.0	13.7	52.8
2018	661	45.0	14.6	53.9
2019	618	43.0	14.3	51.8
2020	613	43.0	14.2	49.4
2021	574	42.0	13.6	49.8
2022	588	44.0	13.3	43.7
2023	593	40.0	14.8	46.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Garrison-Jones Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$416 (4.8%)	$8,309 (95.2%)	$8,725
2019	$451 (4.7%)	$9,080 (95.3%)	$9,532
2020	$609 (5.8%)	$9,839 (94.2%)	$10,448
2021	$1,434 (11.7%)	$10,777 (88.3%)	$12,211
2022	$1,474 (11.8%)	$10,975 (88.2%)	$12,449
2023	$1,444 (11.2%)	$11,445 (88.8%)	$12,889

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garrison-Jones Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 606^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 656^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garrison-Jones Elementary School)	64	54	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garrison-Jones Elementary School)	64	58	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garrison-Jones Elementary School)	66	55	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garrison-Jones Elementary School)	62	69	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garrison-Jones Elementary School)	74	73	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garrison-Jones Elementary School)	83	80	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Garrison-Jones Elementary School)	60	72	12%
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	618	593	4%
African American	22	18	18.2%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	16	8	50%
Hispanic	148	168	13.5%
Pacific Islander	5	1	80%
White	412	367	10.9%
Two or More Races	15	29	93.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.8%	46.4%	5.4%

Schools Near Garrison-Jones 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 Biology 1 (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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Garrison-Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3133 Garrison Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 469-5716	593	40	14.8	46.4%	367 (61.9%)	18 (3.0%)	168 (28.3%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.9%)	73.5	559^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.2%		68.2	656^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.7%	97	59.0	66.0	57.0				68.0	72.0	69.0				74.0						$12,889	$1,444	$11,445
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1601 Curlew Rd	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 228-6850	370	30	12.3	26.5%	303 (81.9%)	5 (1.4%)	42 (11.4%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	80.4	395^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.5%		82.9	341^st of 2240 public elementary schools	84.8%	54	73.0	65.0	78.0	82.0	80.0	61.0	76.0	62.0	68.0	74.0		73.0	61.0	26.0	89.0		95.0	100.0	$8,381	$659	$7,722
Academie Da Vinci Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1060 Keene Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2778	345	29	11.8	31.3%	277 (80.3%)	14 (4.1%)	41 (11.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.9%)	86.7	266^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.2%		78.5	439^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.4%	173	84.0	76.0	78.0	84.0	73.0	82.0	81.0	70.0	65.0	74.0		74.0	78.0	79.0	74.0			88.0	$8,325	$717	$7,608
Discovery Academy Of Science	Public, Charter	K-8	1120 Curlew Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 369-6361	542	40	13.5	32.3%	373 (68.8%)	25 (4.6%)	85 (15.7%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.9%)	89.5	194^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.4%		92.1	112^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.0%	82	74.0	67.0	76.0	75.0	73.0	66.0	87.0	86.0	86.0	86.0	75.0	93.0	77.0	67.0	89.0	100.0	100.0	92.0	$9,057	$612	$8,445
San Jose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1670 San Helen Dr	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 469-5956	331	29	11.4	55.9%	227 (68.6%)	29 (8.8%)	46 (13.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	24 (7.3%)	85.7	291^st of 2256 public elementary schools	87.1%		73.8	534^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.2%	243	73.0	68.0	70.0				73.0	88.0	70.0				83.0						$18,663	$2,696	$15,967
Athenian Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2289 N. Hercules Ave	Clearwater	33763	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2718	413	33	12.5	54.5%	223 (54.0%)	33 (8.0%)	127 (30.8%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.8%)	28	1682^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.4%		39.5	1349^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.8%	333	37.0	46.0	32.0	67.0	69.0	61.0	31.0	48.0	38.0	47.0	64.0	21.0	38.0	35.0	42.0			78.0	$9,777	$1,641	$8,136
Lake St. George Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2855 County Road 95	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 669-1161	595	39	15.2	39.5%	417 (70.1%)	30 (5.0%)	98 (16.5%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.4%)	86.1	281^st of 2256 public elementary schools	87.5%		85.3	278^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.6%	3	71.0	75.0	70.0				78.0	79.0	73.0				72.0						$12,546	$1,254	$11,293
Elisa Nelson Elementary	Public, Magnet	1-5	415 15th St	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 588-5187	442	30	14.7	19.2%	347 (78.5%)	14 (3.2%)	35 (7.9%)	24 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	96.2	32^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	98.6%		96.8	22^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	99.0%	10	88.0	85.0	80.0				87.0	90.0	87.0				89.0						$11,433	$974	$10,459
Ozona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Tampa Rd	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1589	762	51	14.9	31.1%	618 (81.1%)	6 (0.8%)	90 (11.8%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.0%)	93.6	79^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.5%		84.8	294^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.9%	215	79.0	78.0	76.0				84.0	87.0	85.0				86.0						$11,740	$1,240	$10,499
Curtis Fundamental Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	531 Beltrees St	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 738-6438	536	34	15.7	21.1%	395 (73.7%)	24 (4.5%)	64 (11.9%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.5%)	95.8	36^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.4%		94.1	61^st of 2240 public elementary schools	97.3%	25	88.0	80.0	81.0				96.0	84.0	91.0				81.0						$10,311	$736	$9,575

Frequently Asked Questions about Garrison-Jones Elementary School

Is Garrison-Jones Elementary School a good school?

Garrison-Jones Elementary School ranks 559^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Garrison-Jones Elementary School?

Students at Garrison-Jones Elementary School are 62% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Garrison-Jones Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What schools do graduates of Garrison-Jones Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Garrison-Jones Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Dunedin High School

How many students attend Garrison-Jones Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 593 students attended Garrison-Jones Elementary School.

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