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Cross Bayou Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1866^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 17% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Cross Bayou Elementary School in Pinellas Park, FL, is a small, Title I-eligible school serving 303 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Pinellas County School District, a 4-star rated district. Despite spending significantly more per student ($19,172) than any nearby school, Cross Bayou has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Florida elementary schools, currently holding a 1-star rating and ranking in the 17th percentile statewide.

One of the most striking findings is the contrast between Cross Bayou and Pinellas Central Elementary School, located just 1.39 miles away. Both schools serve similar student populations, yet Pinellas Central ranks in the 74th percentile (4 stars) and achieves proficiency rates in the 70s and 80s, while spending $5,500 less per student. This comparison suggests that the challenges at Cross Bayou are not due to a lack of funding, but rather how resources are deployed. A major factor is chronic absenteeism: in 2023-2024, 26.4% of students were chronically absent, a rate higher than most nearby schools like Starkey Elementary (21.2%) and Southern Oak Elementary (23.4%).

There are some bright spots. In 4th grade math, 66% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, just 1 point above the state average and a notable outlier compared to the school’s other scores, which are often 20-30 points below the district. Additionally, 5th grade science has shown relative strength in some years, though results are inconsistent. These pockets of success suggest that with a targeted focus on improving attendance and replicating effective instructional practices, Cross Bayou has the potential to improve, but it remains a high-cost, low-performing school compared to its peers.

303

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,172

Per pupil spending ?

57.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6886 102nd Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782

(727) 547-7834

District: Pinellas

Students who attend Cross Bayou Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	FitzGerald Middle School
High:	Pinellas Park High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.5%

Hispanic:

23.1%

African American:

14.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 40th percentile in 2016 → 17th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (46% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (17th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

1,866^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 17%▼ down 24 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to bottom 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

87^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	22.2	1866 of 2240	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	33.8	1526 of 2258	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.0	1561 of 2256	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.0	1772 of 2240	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.1	1594 of 2219	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.4	1589 of 2247	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.3	1704 of 2182	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.5	1406 of 2118	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.1	1353 of 2112	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.8	1243 of 2087	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	36.1	1355 of 2064	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.4	1017 of 2029	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.4	1166 of 1984	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.3	972 of 1985	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	44.1	1161 of 1919	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	60.1	768 of 1847	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.1	744 of 1789	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.8	701 of 1786	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	51.8	836 of 1688	50.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math52%-13 vs state

Science43%-17 vs state

English Language Arts42%-19 vs state

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by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, November 7, 2010

This is the best school my daughter has been in so far. Everyone is so nice and helpful. They also offer a running club before school 2 days a week and a braille club once a month as well as many other actives for students. Close Quote

Schools Near Cross Bayou Elementary School

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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 Geometry (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 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
Cross Bayou Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6886 102nd Ave N	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7834	303	24	12.6	57.8%	144 (47.5%)	44 (14.5%)	70 (23.1%)	23 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	18 (5.9%)	22.2	1866^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.7%		33.8	1526^th of 2258 public elementary schools	32.4%	340	40.0	49.0	37.0				48.0	66.0	43.0				43.0					$19,172	$1,105	$18,067
Pinellas Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10501 58th St N	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 547-7853	483	33	14.6	63.1%	157 (32.5%)	109 (22.6%)	128 (26.5%)	50 (10.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.7%)	71.6	589^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.7%		54.8	992^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	56.1%	403	54.0	73.0	72.0				63.0	88.0	74.0				77.0					$13,667	$1,148	$12,518
Bardmoor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8333 Magnolia Dr	Seminole	33777	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7824	457	34	13.4	54.9%	224 (49.0%)	47 (10.3%)	123 (26.9%)	20 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.2%)	71.1	601^st of 2240 public elementary schools	73.2%		70.3	633^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	72.0%	32	70.0	73.0	67.0				57.0	73.0	86.0				73.0					$14,749	$1,488	$13,259
Skyview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8601 60th St N	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7857	564	40	14.1	64.0%	227 (40.2%)	64 (11.3%)	177 (31.4%)	62 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.9%)	45.4	1260^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.8%		48	1157^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.8%	103	50.0	40.0	68.0				61.0	45.0	68.0				71.0					$13,492	$1,211	$12,280
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	9200 49th St	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 521-7260	535	42	12.7	40.2%	255 (47.7%)	49 (9.2%)	112 (20.9%)	71 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.8%)	41.7	1354^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.6%		43.4	1264^th of 2258 public elementary schools	44.0%	90	46.0	49.0	52.0	73.0	70.0	69.0	65.0	60.0	56.0	67.0		51.0	48.0	53.0	96.0	100.0	76.0	$8,560	$72	$8,489
Walsingham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9099 Walsingham Rd	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 588-3519	366	28	13.0	61.5%	165 (45.1%)	42 (11.5%)	110 (30.1%)	13 (3.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (9.0%)								(n/a)																		$13,797	$725	$13,072
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6505 68th St N	Pinellas Park	33781	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7828	433	30	14.4	67.0%	133 (30.7%)	117 (27.0%)	102 (23.6%)	41 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (8.8%)	47.3	1217^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.7%		55.8	978^th of 2258 public elementary schools	56.7%	239	42.0	56.0	61.0				60.0	67.0	59.0				63.0					$14,206	$785	$13,421
Southern Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9101 Walsingham Rd	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 588-4654	451	33	13.6	58.1%	230 (51.0%)	37 (8.2%)	122 (27.1%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.3%)	48.6	1173^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	47.6%		69	666^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.5%	507	63.0	55.0	54.0	61.0			61.0	60.0	60.0	74.0			61.0					$13,690	$672	$13,018
Starkey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9300 86th Ave	Seminole	33777	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 547-7841	580	38	15.2	45.7%	347 (59.8%)	32 (5.5%)	110 (19.0%)	31 (5.3%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.2%)	50 (8.6%)	83.9	291^st of 2240 public elementary schools	87.0%		71.3	599^th of 2258 public elementary schools	73.5%	308	76.0	80.0	66.0				87.0	88.0	76.0				76.0					$12,562	$563	$12,000
Pinellas Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2300 Belcher Rd S	Largo	33771	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 536-3600	764	56	13.6	38.0%	460 (60.2%)	41 (5.4%)	135 (17.7%)	77 (10.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	45 (5.9%)	61.7	837^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.6%		60.8	860^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.9%	23	63.0	71.0	64.0	80.0	70.0	68.0	66.0	76.0	54.0	74.0	17.0	53.0	50.0	55.0	88.0	88.0	86.0	$11,674	$436	$11,238

Frequently Asked Questions about Cross Bayou Elementary School

What district is Cross Bayou Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What is the racial makeup of Cross Bayou Elementary School?

Students at Cross Bayou Elementary School are 48% White, 23% Hispanic, 15% African American, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Cross Bayou Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 303 students attended Cross Bayou Elementary School.

Is Cross Bayou Elementary School a good school?

Cross Bayou Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Cross Bayou Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cross Bayou Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : FitzGerald Middle School
High : Pinellas Park High School

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