Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

Q: Is Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary a good school?

Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary ranks 755 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary is a public elementary school in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving 554 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Pinellas school district, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in the state.

Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (35.56%) and Asian (1.81%) students compared to nearby schools like Melrose Elementary, Campbell Park Elementary, and Fairmount Park Elementary, which have higher percentages of African American students and lower academic proficiency rates. The school consistently outperforms the Pinellas district and Florida state averages in English Language Arts and Math assessments, with 68% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 62% for Pinellas and 55% for Florida. Additionally, the school has seen a significant improvement in chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 14.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, down from higher rates in previous years.

The higher per-student spending of $12,983 at Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary, compared to the state average, may contribute to the school's academic success. Over the past several years, the school has maintained a consistent level of high performance, ranking in the top half of Florida elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This level of sustained excellence is noteworthy, especially considering the challenges faced by many schools in the area, and can serve as a model for other schools in the district.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

1200 37th St S
St Petersburg, FL 33711

(727) 552-1703

District: Pinellas

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,983

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 554

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.3%

White:

35.6%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary ranks better than 66.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 40^th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.94. (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: African American (45.3%), White (35.6%), Hispanic (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary is 13.8. 47 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary is $12,983. 46 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary 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 Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	26.13	1289^th	1688	23.6%
2007	23.14	1454^th	1786	18.6%
2008	20.22	1505^th	1789	15.9%
2009	38.12	1236^th	1847	33.1%
2010	33.27	1373^rd	1919	28.5%
2011	50.32	1040^th	1985	47.6%
2012	60.98	767^th	1984	61.3%
2013	73.52	486^th	2029	76.0%
2014	73.69	489^th	2064	76.3%
2016	85.90	243^rd	2087	88.4%
2017	74.49	508^th	2112	75.9%
2018	76.41	461^st	2118	78.2%
2019	59.34	856^th	2182	60.8%
2021	63.35	784^th	2247	65.1%
2022	57.83	888^th	2219	60.0%
2023	60.11	834^th	2240	62.8%
2024	64.94	755^th	2256	66.5%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

I am a mom of 3 and I have moved around a bit when my kids were younger. They have attended a private school and another school in South Tampa before settling where we are now at Douglas Jamerson. In my opinion, this is the best school out of any of the other schools that they have attended! The magnet program focuses on math and engineering which are the top 2 subjects of jobs needed in this country. The teachers are intelligent and they truly care for the kids. My oldest daughter is now in middle school and getting straight "A"'s on her report card. I attribute her success to the foundation that was taught to her by the teachers and staff at Douglas Jamerson. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	226	203	19	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2005	280	224	22	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	548
2006	326	250	15	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	618
2007	262	245	13	30	0	n/a	n/a	58	608
2008	207	286	12	37	0	n/a	n/a	60	602
2009	193	302	17	19	0	n/a	n/a	56	587
2010	188	300	16	18	0	n/a	n/a	45	567
2011	200	258	7	33	0	0	27	0	525
2012	221	248	10	41	0	0	18	0	538
2013	240	248	11	42	0	0	24	0	565
2014	249	244	9	40	0	0	28	0	570
2015	255	234	9	46	0	0	30	0	574
2016	267	228	12	43	0	0	28	0	578
2017	278	216	16	40	0	0	27	0	577
2018	248	251	16	40	0	0	33	0	588
2019	232	248	19	41	0	0	36	0	576
2020	226	243	16	48	0	0	46	0	579
2021	207	262	17	40	0	1	35	0	562
2022	176	264	16	48	0	1	33	0	538
2023	197	251	10	58	0	2	36	0	554

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 Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	462	30.0	15.4	72.5
2005	548	35.0	15.7	66.8
2006	618	38.0	16.3	59.4
2007	608	36.0	16.9	67.3
2008	602	41.0	14.7	70.3
2009	587	47.6	14.0	73.6
2010	567	43.0	13.1	78
2011	525	41.0	12.8	65.5
2012	538	41.0	13.1	63.4
2013	565	40.0	14.1	60.2
2014	570	43.0	13.2	34.4
2015	574	40.0	14.3	37.8
2016	578	40.0	14.4	56.4
2017	577	41.0	14.0	52.9
2018	588	41.0	14.3	52.2
2019	576	41.0	14.0	50
2020	579	43.0	13.4	49.9
2021	562	42.0	13.3	47.5
2022	538	41.0	13.1	51.5
2023	554	40.0	13.8	51.1

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 Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	462	30.0	15.4	72.5
2005	548	35.0	15.7	66.8
2006	618	38.0	16.3	59.4
2007	608	36.0	16.9	67.3
2008	602	41.0	14.7	70.3
2009	587	47.6	14.0	73.6
2010	567	43.0	13.1	78
2011	525	41.0	12.8	65.5
2012	538	41.0	13.1	63.4
2013	565	40.0	14.1	60.2
2014	570	43.0	13.2	34.4
2015	574	40.0	14.3	37.8
2016	578	40.0	14.4	56.4
2017	577	41.0	14.0	52.9
2018	588	41.0	14.3	52.2
2019	576	41.0	14.0	50
2020	579	43.0	13.4	49.9
2021	562	42.0	13.3	47.5
2022	538	41.0	13.1	51.5
2023	554	40.0	13.8	51.1

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 Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$481 (5.2%)	$8,731 (94.8%)	$9,212
2019	$538 (5.5%)	$9,277 (94.5%)	$9,815
2020	$562 (5.5%)	$9,699 (94.5%)	$10,260
2021	$1,283 (11.2%)	$10,179 (88.8%)	$11,461
2022	$1,478 (11.6%)	$11,241 (88.4%)	$12,719
2023	$1,360 (10.5%)	$11,623 (89.5%)	$12,983

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 856^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 834^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary)	63	53	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary)	67	50	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary)	65	61	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary)	53	55	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary)	55	59	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary)	58	55	3%
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	576	554	3.8%
African American	248	251	1.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	19	10	47.4%
Hispanic	41	58	41.5%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	232	197	15.1%
Two or More Races	36	36
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	51.1%	1.1%

Schools Near Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

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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
Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1200 37th St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 552-1703	554	40	13.8	51.1%	197 (35.6%)	251 (45.3%)	58 (10.5%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (6.5%)	64.9	755^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.5%		60.1	834^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.8%	79	68.0	67.0	52.0				63.0	70.0	56.0				54.0					$12,983	$1,360	$11,623
Fairmount Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	575 41st St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2132	500	30	16.6	91.0%	33 (6.6%)	421 (84.2%)	38 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	13	2087^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.5%		8.5	2161^st of 2240 public elementary schools	3.5%	74	39.0	36.0	26.0				33.0	32.0	20.0				36.0					$16,845	$4,955	$11,889
Perkins Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2205 18th Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2117	539	48	11.3	62.5%	146 (27.1%)	294 (54.5%)	50 (9.3%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.4%)	53.7	1000^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.7%		56.6	934^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.3%	66	58.0	57.0	50.0				53.0	58.0	54.0				59.0					$14,989	$1,423	$13,566
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2229 25th St S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2139	351	27	13.0	49.6%	145 (41.3%)	136 (38.7%)	31 (8.8%)	22 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.6%)	79.7	411^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.8%		65.1	732^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	67.3%	321	69.0	61.0	70.0				76.0	66.0	68.0				74.0					$12,565	$927	$11,638
James B. Sanderlin K-8	Public, Magnet	K-8	2350 22nd Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 552-1700	775	57	13.7	46.8%	331 (42.7%)	287 (37.0%)	54 (7.0%)	27 (3.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	72 (9.3%)	76.9	483^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	78.6%		73.2	553^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	75.3%	70	70.0	74.0	65.0	65.0	64.0	68.0	72.0	79.0	80.0	43.0	33.0	66.0	73.0	62.0	88.0	100.0	73.0	$11,227	$1,009	$10,218
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2014 52nd St S	Gulfport	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2643	435	33	13.1	85.7%	70 (16.1%)	281 (64.6%)	53 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.9%)	30.3	1608^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.7%		29.6	1624^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.5%	16	39.0	38.0	48.0				41.0	46.0	40.0				60.0					$17,792	$2,771	$15,021
Melrose Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1752 13th Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2175	322	25	12.8	93.2%	7 (2.2%)	275 (85.4%)	27 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	26.5	1727^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.4%		19.7	1905^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.0%	178	37.0	34.0	40.0				31.0	51.0	60.0				38.0					$19,937	$5,868	$14,069
Campbell Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1051 7th Ave S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2650	462	34	13.5	87.0%	27 (5.8%)	398 (86.1%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.7%)	43.7	1247^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.7%		22.2	1827^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.4%	580	48.0	65.0	29.0				52.0	64.0	55.0				31.0					$17,676	$5,245	$12,430
Midtown Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1701 10th St S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-1358	337	29	11.6	41.5%	156 (46.3%)	114 (33.8%)	38 (11.3%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.2%)	78.8	441^st of 2256 public elementary schools	80.5%		76.1	479^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.6%	38	67.0	67.0	75.0				64.0	69.0	71.0				73.0					$15,210	$1,785	$13,425
Mount Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4629 13th Ave N	St Petersburg	33713	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-1815	345	30	11.5	71.0%	132 (38.3%)	102 (29.6%)	64 (18.6%)	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.0%)	52.3	1037^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.0%		49.1	1119^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.0%	82	72.0	56.0	50.0				55.0	58.0	39.0				49.0					$17,913	$3,422	$14,491

Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

How many students attend Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 554 students attended Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary?

Students at Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary are 45% African American, 36% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary in?

Pinellas

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Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary ranks 755^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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