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Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

133^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School is a high-performing K-5 public school in St. Petersburg, FL, serving 459 students as part of the Pinellas County School District.

Pasadena Fundamental stands out as an academic powerhouse, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 6-10% of all elementary schools in Florida. Its test scores are exceptional across the board, with 93% proficiency in 3rd Grade Math and 89% in 3rd Grade ELA, far exceeding state averages. The school's closest competitor, Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School, also performs well but Pasadena still leads in key areas like 3rd Grade Math (93% vs. 81%) and 5th Grade Science (86% vs. 78%). The gap between Pasadena and other nearby schools is immense—for example, Azalea Elementary School ranks 626th in the state, while Pasadena ranks 133rd out of 2,240 schools.

Perhaps the most striking differentiator is the school's remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 8.1%, compared to the district average of 30.6% and rates 4 to 6 times higher at nearby schools like Fairmount Park Elementary School (48.9%) and Gulfport Montessori Elementary School (41.7%). This reflects the strong family-school partnership that is a hallmark of the "Fundamental" school model, which emphasizes mandatory parent involvement and student responsibility. Notably, Pasadena achieves these outstanding results with the lowest per-student spending ($11,278) among nearby schools, proving that its success comes from its culture and community, not its budget.

459

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,278

Per pupil spending ?

30.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

95 72nd St N
St Petersburg, FL 33710

(727) 893-2646

District: Pinellas

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.7%

Hispanic:

15.7%

Two or more races:

7.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (83% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Pinellas

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school83%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

133^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 6% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^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	90.2	133 of 2240	94.1%	★★★★★
2025	88.2	221 of 2258	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	89.4	198 of 2256	91.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.7	122 of 2240	94.6%	★★★★★
2022	89.2	207 of 2219	90.7%	★★★★★
2021	91.9	129 of 2247	94.3%	★★★★★
2019	90.8	132 of 2182	94.0%	★★★★★
2018	90.8	134 of 2118	93.7%	★★★★★
2017	92.4	89 of 2112	95.8%	★★★★★
2016	88.0	190 of 2087	90.9%	★★★★★
2014	92.8	76 of 2064	96.3%	★★★★★
2013	89.4	158 of 2029	92.2%	★★★★★
2012	88.6	163 of 1984	91.8%	★★★★★
2011	89.0	129 of 1985	93.5%	★★★★★
2010	84.7	226 of 1919	88.2%	★★★★☆
2009	85.2	215 of 1847	88.4%	★★★★☆
2008	88.5	130 of 1789	92.7%	★★★★★
2007	76.7	379 of 1786	78.8%	★★★★☆
2006	82.0	268 of 1688	84.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science86%+26 vs state

Math85%+21 vs state

English Language Arts81%+20 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, February 15, 2021

Two of our four kids have attended this school since K, now in 2nd & 3rd, and our third child will start K this fall. Great teachers, principal & staff, committed families, and one of the best learning environments in South Pinellas County. Highly recommended if you have the ability to provide your own student's transportation and the wherewithal to participate in your child's learning experience. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2014 52nd St S	Gulfport	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2643	421	32	13.1	79.3%	55 (13.1%)	269 (63.9%)	63 (15.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.9%)	43.1	1317^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.2%		32.2	1581^st of 2258 public elementary schools	30.0%	264	59.0	45.0	48.0				60.0	66.0	57.0			65.0				$17,428	$2,617	$14,809
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

Is Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School ranks in the top 5.9% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 459 students attended Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School.

What district is Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What is the racial makeup of Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School?

Students at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School are 70% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

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