Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Pinellas Primary Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
64%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pinellas Primary Academy?
324 students attend Pinellas Primary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pinellas Primary Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinellas Primary Academy?
Pinellas Primary Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinellas Primary Academy offer ?
Pinellas Primary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Pinellas Primary Academy part of?
Pinellas Primary Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School - 12:00pm Dismissal
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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