Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Perkins Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Perkins Elementary School's student population of 542 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perkins Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perkins Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1422 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
53%
21%
White
31%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perkins Elementary School's ranking?
Perkins Elementary School is ranked #1422 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Perkins Elementary School often compared to?
Perkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James B. Sanderlin K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Perkins Elementary School?
542 students attend Perkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Perkins Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perkins Elementary School?
Perkins Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Perkins Elementary School offer ?
Perkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Perkins Elementary School part of?
Perkins Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School!
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of School!
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
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