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Lealman Avenue Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1838^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 18% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lealman Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL, serving 371 students in grades PK-5 within the Pinellas district, where 74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most critical challenge facing Lealman is a crisis-level chronic absenteeism rate of 45.1% (2023-2024), nearly double the district average and far higher than nearby schools like Northwest Elementary (23.3%) and Westgate Elementary (28.7%). This absenteeism is the primary driver of the school's persistently low state ranking (18th percentile, 1 star), despite having a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1 and spending $17,413 per student—among the highest in the area. For comparison, John M. Sexton Elementary serves a similar demographic (69% free/reduced lunch) but achieves dramatically higher proficiency rates (e.g., 85% vs. 41% in 3rd Grade ELA) and a 4-star rating, showing that improvement is possible when attendance is stable.

There is a glimmer of hope: Lealman's 5th Grade Science scores reached 59% proficiency in 2023-2024, above the state average, suggesting effective instruction when students are present. However, the school is trapped in a cycle where high poverty leads to high absenteeism, which leads to low performance and further disengagement. The most important step for families considering this school is to understand that addressing chronic absenteeism is the key to unlocking its potential, and the school's resources—including small class sizes—can only work if students are in class consistently.

371

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,413

Per pupil spending ?

74.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4001 58th Ave N
St Petersburg, FL 33714

(727) 570-3020

District: Pinellas

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

34.0%

African American:

29.4%

White:

25.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 15th percentile in 2016 → 18th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (48% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (18th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (45% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

1,838^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 18%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

86^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	23.4	1838 of 2240	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.6	1511 of 2258	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.9	1688 of 2256	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.9	1839 of 2240	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.4	1927 of 2219	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.6	1873 of 2247	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	11.5	2023 of 2182	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	21.4	1750 of 2118	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	18.7	1820 of 2112	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	18.8	1768 of 2087	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	18.3	1793 of 2064	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	11.3	1913 of 2029	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	20.8	1651 of 1984	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	25.0	1585 of 1985	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	19.1	1645 of 1919	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	22.1	1530 of 1847	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	23.0	1455 of 1789	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	26.9	1380 of 1786	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	21.9	1374 of 1688	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math50%-15 vs state

Science47%-13 vs state

English Language Arts46%-15 vs state

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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 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
Lealman Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 58th Ave N	St Petersburg	33714	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 570-3020	371	33	11.2	74.1%	95 (25.6%)	109 (29.4%)	126 (34.0%)	18 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.9%)	23.4	1838^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.9%		34.6	1511^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.1%	327	41.0	52.0	45.0				56.0	48.0	43.0			47.0					$17,413	$2,739	$14,674
New Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3901 37th St N	St Petersburg	33714	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2135	666	50	13.3	72.1%	137 (20.6%)	181 (27.2%)	242 (36.3%)	58 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.2%)	42.9	1322^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	41.0%		52.3	1062^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	53.0%	260	57.0	56.0	56.0				67.0	62.0	55.0			48.0					$15,035	$1,790	$13,243
Pinellas Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7520 52nd St N	Pinellas Park	33781	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7888	435	36	12.0	72.4%	118 (27.1%)	93 (21.4%)	151 (34.7%)	43 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	26 (6.0%)	15.1	2034^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.2%		11.5	2113^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.4%	79	40.0	34.0	38.0				40.0	55.0	37.0			47.0					$15,913	$1,520	$14,393
John M. Sexton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1997 54th Ave N	St Petersburg	33714	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 570-3400	355	27	13.1	69.3%	138 (38.9%)	85 (23.9%)	82 (23.1%)	19 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.5%)	71.7	586^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.8%		61.9	829^th of 2258 public elementary schools	63.3%	243	85.0	68.0	62.0				81.0	74.0	62.0			69.0					$17,899	$1,514	$16,384
Lynch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 71st Ave N	St Petersburg	33702	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 570-3170	450	31	14.5	71.8%	226 (50.2%)	68 (15.1%)	92 (20.4%)	27 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.2%)	47.7	1205^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.2%		46.3	1198^th of 2258 public elementary schools	46.9%	7	55.0	42.0	61.0				61.0	55.0	69.0			73.0					$14,339	$1,079	$13,260
Sawgrass Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1815 77th Ave N	St Petersburg	33702	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 570-3121	573	46	12.4	59.2%	245 (42.8%)	145 (25.3%)	125 (21.8%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	42 (7.3%)	54.6	1031^st of 2240 public elementary schools	54.0%		62.9	805^th of 2258 public elementary schools	64.3%	226	58.0	68.0	59.0				55.0	70.0	59.0			68.0					$15,198	$1,364	$13,835
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lealman Avenue Elementary School

How many students attend Lealman Avenue Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 371 students attended Lealman Avenue Elementary School.

What district is Lealman Avenue Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What is the racial makeup of Lealman Avenue Elementary School?

Students at Lealman Avenue Elementary School are 34% Hispanic, 29% African American, 26% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is Lealman Avenue Elementary School a good school?

Lealman Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.9% of Florida elementary schools.

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