Elisa Nelson Elementary

Summary:

Elisa Nelson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Palm Harbor, Florida, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 442 students. 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.

Elisa Nelson Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 88% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 62% in the district and 55% statewide. Elisa Nelson's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 89% in 2023-2024, compared to 64% in the district and 53% statewide. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and spends more per student compared to the district and state averages, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

When comparing Elisa Nelson Elementary to nearby schools in the Pinellas County School District, it consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency rates. Schools like Academie Da Vinci Charter School, Discovery Academy Of Science, and Sutherland Elementary School also demonstrate strong academic performance, but Elisa Nelson Elementary remains a standout in the district. The school's demographic profile, resource allocation, and instructional practices appear to contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 1-5

415 15th St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

(727) 588-5187

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,433

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 442

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.5%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Asian:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elisa Nelson Elementary ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.17. (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 (78.5%), Hispanic (7.9%), Asian (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elisa Nelson Elementary is 14.7. 68 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Elisa Nelson Elementary employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elisa Nelson Elementary is $11,433. 68 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Elisa Nelson 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 Elisa Nelson Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	94.56	68^th	2247	97.0%
2022	94.40	61^st	2219	97.3%
2023	96.78	22^nd	2240	99.0%
2024	96.17	32^nd	2256	98.6%

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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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Enrollment information for Elisa Nelson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	284	9	19	46	1	1	17	377
2021	312	12	27	42	1	1	22	417
2022	316	14	20	35	0	0	25	410
2023	347	14	24	35	0	0	22	442

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 Elisa Nelson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	377	30.0	12.5	19.4
2021	417	30.0	13.9	18.5
2022	410	29.0	14.1	18.8
2023	442	30.0	14.7	19.2

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 Elisa Nelson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	377	30.0	12.5	19.4
2021	417	30.0	13.9	18.5
2022	410	29.0	14.1	18.8
2023	442	30.0	14.7	19.2

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 Elisa Nelson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$899 (8.6%)	$9,546 (91.4%)	$10,445
2022	$921 (8.7%)	$9,684 (91.3%)	$10,604
2023	$974 (8.5%)	$10,459 (91.5%)	$11,433

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Elisa Nelson 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 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
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
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
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
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
Sutherland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3150 N Belcher Rd	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1466	627	41	15.2	41.5%	466 (74.3%)	27 (4.3%)	91 (14.5%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	89.3	202^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	91.0%		82.8	344^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.6%	142	74.0	72.0	80.0				73.0	74.0	94.0				85.0						$10,839	$1,033	$9,806
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
Highland Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1230 Highlands Blvd	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1429	529	38	13.9	43.7%	367 (69.4%)	24 (4.5%)	87 (16.4%)	15 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.4%)	71.4	612^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.9%		65.9	719^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.9%	107	70.0	53.0	60.0				63.0	67.0	75.0				68.0						$11,982	$1,262	$10,720
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
Curlew Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3030 Curlew Rd	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1423	634	45	14.0	42.9%	433 (68.3%)	47 (7.4%)	112 (17.7%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.5%)	87.1	247^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.1%		77.1	463^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	79.3%	216	70.0	68.0	76.0				77.0	75.0	83.0				80.0						$13,572	$1,477	$12,095

Frequently Asked Questions about Elisa Nelson Elementary

Is Elisa Nelson Elementary a good school?

Yes! Elisa Nelson Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 32^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Elisa Nelson Elementary?

Students at Elisa Nelson Elementary are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is Elisa Nelson Elementary in?

Pinellas

How many students attend Elisa Nelson Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Elisa Nelson Elementary.

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