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Azalea Elementary School

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Azalea Elementary School ranks 626 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

626^th

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of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Azalea Elementary School in St. Petersburg, FL, is a mid-sized school serving 426 students in grades PK through 5, and it is part of the high-performing Pinellas County School District. This school has earned a solid 4-star rating and ranks in the 72nd percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year, showing consistent improvement from the 53rd percentile just a few years ago. With a low student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 and a per-student spending of $16,929—significantly higher than the district average—Azalea provides a more intimate learning environment and invests heavily in its students, though its academic results are above average rather than elite.

Azalea stands out for its strong early literacy and math foundations, particularly in 3rd grade, where 71% of students were proficient in English Language Arts and 65% in math in the 2025-2026 school year. However, a notable pattern is a "5th grade slump" in math, where proficiency often lags behind the district average, suggesting a need for support in upper elementary math concepts. In contrast, 5th grade science is a consistent bright spot, with 72% proficiency beating both the district and state averages. The school also faces a challenge with chronic absenteeism at 23.7%, which is better than the district average of 30.6% but much higher than top-performing neighbors like Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School (8.1%).

Geographically, Azalea is sandwiched between two very different schools: Pasadena Fundamental Elementary (1.17 miles away) is a 5-star benchmark with lower poverty rates and higher test scores, while Seventy-Fourth St. Elementary (1.34 miles away) struggles with higher poverty and chronic absenteeism. Azalea’s ability to outperform the latter, despite similar socioeconomic challenges, highlights the effectiveness of its programs and leadership. Overall, Azalea is a reliable, improving school that punches above its weight, making it a strong choice for families seeking a supportive environment with a focus on early academic growth.

426

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,929

Per pupil spending ?

51.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1680 74th St N
St Petersburg, FL 33710

(727) 893-2187

District: Pinellas

Students who attend Azalea Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Azalea Middle School
High:	Boca Ciega High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.8%

Hispanic:

21.6%

African American:

14.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (70% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (72nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

626^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

39^th of 88Elementary Schools in the Pinellas

15^th of 70Pinellas among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	70.2	626 of 2240	72.1%	★★★★☆
2025	69.1	665 of 2258	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	68.6	672 of 2256	70.2%	★★★★☆
2023	56.2	940 of 2240	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.3	1036 of 2219	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.1	787 of 2247	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.8	887 of 2182	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.1	1054 of 2118	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.9	729 of 2112	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	72.6	549 of 2087	73.7%	★★★★☆
2014	55.3	914 of 2064	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	51.5	968 of 2029	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.1	952 of 1984	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.8	868 of 1985	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	72.4	508 of 1919	73.5%	★★★★☆
2009	64.8	672 of 1847	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	55.8	836 of 1789	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	51.8	918 of 1786	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	38.7	1081 of 1688	36.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science72%+12 vs state

Math70%+6 vs state

English Language Arts69%+9 vs state

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by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, August 26, 2011

My son started azalea elementary this week. So far we have been given no information about anything that happens there. I have NOT received a class schedule, lunch menu, school information, NOTHING! School started on August 22 and they told me there would be a meeting August 31st about these issues. UMM, isn't that a little backwards. The other day when I picked my son up there was no supervision (he's in Kindergarten) and I simply took him out of line, no one noticed he was gone. He also told me a friend suggested they make guns out of toys in the classroom, I asked where his teacher was and he said "on her computer." Lastly, dismissal time is 1:50pm, I happened to show up early at 1:30 and the kindergarten was already outside at the curb. They said they don't announce it, but Kindergarten is released at 1:30. So I am just supposed to let my child stand outside for 20 minutes with minimal supervision. THIS IS INSANE!! I am pulling my son out of this school ASAP! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)					Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 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
Azalea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1680 74th St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 893-2187	426	33	12.9	51.4%	229 (53.8%)	60 (14.1%)	92 (21.6%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.7%)	70.2	626^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.1%		69.1	665^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.5%	39	71.0	70.0	66.0				65.0	73.0	74.0			72.0				$16,929	$1,543	$15,386
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	95 72nd St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2646	459	30	15.3	30.5%	320 (69.7%)	17 (3.7%)	72 (15.7%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (7.8%)	90.2	133^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	94.1%		88.2	221^st of 2258 public elementary schools	90.2%	88	89.0	76.0	78.0				93.0	86.0	78.0			86.0				$11,278	$375	$10,903
Seventy-Fourth St. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3801 74th St N	St Petersburg	33709	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2120	472	38	12.4	62.7%	188 (39.8%)	47 (10.0%)	167 (35.4%)	27 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.9%)	49.1	1156^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.4%		40.9	1331^st of 2258 public elementary schools	41.1%	175	61.0	62.0	52.0				63.0	67.0	56.0			59.0				$17,341	$1,846	$15,494
Plato Academy Of St.Petersburg	Public, Charter	K-8	3901 Park St N	Saint Petersburg	33709	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 521-7258	374	29	12.8	31.3%	234 (62.6%)	25 (6.7%)	54 (14.4%)	28 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.6%)	62.7	822^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	63.3%		62.1	824^th of 2258 public elementary schools	63.5%	2	73.0	61.0	77.0	75.0	75.0	75.0	68.0	63.0	52.0	74.0	80.0	57.0	87.0	88.0	80.0	$9,044	$39	$9,004
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5601 22nd Ave N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 893-2147	418	29	14.4	51.4%	199 (47.6%)	66 (15.8%)	96 (23.0%)	17 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.6%)	67.8	684^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.5%		75.8	501^st of 2258 public elementary schools	77.8%	183	65.0	72.0	63.0				60.0	75.0	72.0			71.0				$15,250	$1,070	$14,180
Westgate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3560 58th St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2144	498	36	13.8	61.8%	232 (46.6%)	65 (13.1%)	140 (28.1%)	22 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.6%)	73.9	526^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.5%		56.1	972^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	57.0%	446	73.0	64.0	72.0				64.0	79.0	81.0			76.0				$13,433	$976	$12,456
Bear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	350 61st St S	St Petersburg	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2332	237	21	11.2	73.0%	47 (19.8%)	124 (52.3%)	41 (17.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (9.7%)	58.7	910^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.4%		56.2	968^th of 2258 public elementary schools	57.1%	58	76.0	64.0	45.0				79.0	68.0	65.0			55.0				$19,226	$2,554	$16,674
Blanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6400 54th Ave N	St Petersburg	33709	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7820	427	34	12.5	71.2%	146 (34.2%)	81 (19.0%)	121 (28.3%)	50 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.6%)	43.9	1298^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.1%		38.4	1404^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.8%	106	54.0	35.0	61.0				58.0	47.0	74.0			77.0				$15,809	$1,413	$14,397
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	8600 Boca Ciega Dr	Saint Petersburg	33706	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2630	313	23	13.6	30.7%	224 (71.6%)	7 (2.2%)	45 (14.4%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (9.6%)	89.2	150^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.3%		90.9	139^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.8%	11	80.0	88.0	78.0				81.0	86.0	85.0			78.0				$13,096	$285	$12,811
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	333	29	11.4	66.1%	139 (41.7%)	99 (29.7%)	54 (16.2%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.7%)	41.5	1361^st of 2240 public elementary schools	39.2%		38.4	1402^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	37.9%	41	59.0	51.0	71.0				54.0	49.0	56.0			56.0				$18,164	$1,184	$16,981

Frequently Asked Questions about Azalea Elementary School

How many students attend Azalea Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 426 students attended Azalea Elementary School.

Is Azalea Elementary School a good school?

Azalea Elementary School ranks 626^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Azalea Elementary School?

Students at Azalea Elementary School are 54% White, 22% Hispanic, 14% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Azalea Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What schools do graduates of Azalea Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Azalea Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Azalea Middle School
High : Boca Ciega High School

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