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Mildred Helms Elementary School

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Mildred Helms Elementary School ranks 799 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

799^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Mildred Helms Elementary School in Largo, FL, is a public school serving 515 students in grades PK-5 within the Pinellas district, and it has achieved a remarkable turnaround over the past decade, rising from the 18th percentile statewide in 2016 to the 64th percentile in 2026.

The most striking feature of Mildred Helms is its consistent, sustained improvement—a trend not seen in nearby schools. While Southern Oak Elementary School has seen volatile rankings, Mildred Helms has climbed for seven consecutive years. The school also stands out for its strong science program, with 73% of 5th graders proficient in 2026, outperforming the district and state averages and far exceeding Belleair Elementary School (41%) and Fuguitt Elementary School (52%). Additionally, Mildred Helms manages chronic absenteeism better than many peers, with a rate of 25.4% in 2023-2024, compared to over 33% at Belleair, Ponce De Leon Elementary School, Fuguitt, and Walsingham Elementary School. The school also achieves strong results with efficient spending ($13,108 per student), while lower-performing neighbors like Ponce De Leon spend more ($16,438).

Despite these strengths, there are areas for growth. The school shows a "4th-grade math" strength, with 74% proficient in 2026, matching the district, but 5th-grade math (61%) and 5th-grade ELA (58%) lag behind district averages. This suggests a potential "5th-grade slump" that may need attention. While Anona Elementary School remains an aspirational benchmark with higher overall rankings, Mildred Helms competes well in specific subjects like 4th-grade math and 5th-grade science. Reducing chronic absenteeism further could unlock even greater academic success for this steadily improving school.

515

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,108

Per pupil spending ?

61.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

561 Clearwater Largo Rd S
Largo, FL 33770

(727) 588-3569

District: Pinellas

Students who attend Mildred Helms Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Largo Middle School
High:	Largo High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.1%

Hispanic:

25.4%

African American:

18.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 18th percentile in 2016 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 46 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (64th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

799^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 46 pts since 2016

From bottom 18% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

47^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	63.3	799 of 2240	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.8	670 of 2258	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	67.1	698 of 2256	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.5	1061 of 2240	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.3	1063 of 2219	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.7	1084 of 2247	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.1	1507 of 2182	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.4	1363 of 2118	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	29.6	1514 of 2112	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	20.9	1714 of 2087	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	20.2	1747 of 2064	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	19.2	1744 of 2029	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	32.4	1379 of 1984	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	24.7	1590 of 1985	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	43.7	1169 of 1919	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.2	941 of 1847	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.6	818 of 1789	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	52.4	907 of 1786	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	60.2	685 of 1688	59.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science73%+13 vs state

Math68%+4 vs state

English Language Arts63%~ state avg

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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 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 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 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
Mildred Helms Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	561 Clearwater Largo Rd S	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 588-3569	515	36	14.3	61.6%	227 (44.1%)	97 (18.8%)	131 (25.4%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	51 (9.9%)	63.3	799^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.3%		68.8	670^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.3%	129	61.0	69.0	58.0				70.0	74.0	61.0				73.0						$13,108	$727	$12,381
Ridgecrest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1901 119th St	Largo	33778	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 588-3580	438	29	15.1	58.0%	144 (32.9%)	152 (34.7%)	59 (13.5%)	28 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	52 (11.9%)	58.8	909^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.4%		64.8	761^st of 2258 public elementary schools	66.3%	148	63.0	65.0	63.0				61.0	74.0	58.0				64.0						$13,545	$696	$12,850
Ponce De Leon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Ponce De Leon Blvd	Clearwater	33756	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 588-3573	546	42	13.0	71.4%	114 (20.9%)	156 (28.6%)	209 (38.3%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (10.3%)	66.6	713^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.2%		71.4	595^th of 2258 public elementary schools	73.6%	118	63.0	64.0	65.0				71.0	63.0	79.0				72.0						$16,438	$1,714	$14,724
Fuguitt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13010 101st St	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 588-3576	464	36	12.8	65.7%	203 (43.8%)	114 (24.6%)	98 (21.1%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	32 (6.9%)	38.4	1444^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.5%		40.3	1346^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.4%	98	61.0	62.0	58.0				57.0	49.0	42.0				52.0						$15,084	$1,159	$13,926
Plato Seminole	Public, Charter	K-8	10888 126th Ave N	Largo	33778	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 228-9950	311	27	11.5	31.8%	217 (69.8%)	25 (8.0%)	39 (12.5%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.4%)	41.3	1367^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.0%		58.6	913^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.6%	454	68.0	53.0	53.0	58.0	64.0	58.0	58.0	63.0	50.0	64.0		58.0	48.0		78.0		67.0	85.0	$9,870	$67	$9,803
Pinellas Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	1775 S Highland Ave	Largo	33756	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 330-9449	817	53	15.4	46.1%	442 (54.1%)	85 (10.4%)	218 (26.7%)	14 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (6.9%)	49.1	1159^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.3%		48.7	1142^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	49.4%	17	69.0	56.0	59.0	56.0	59.0	64.0	81.0	62.0	59.0	39.0	64.0	55.0	59.0	53.0		88.0		73.0	$9,612	$424	$9,189
Belleair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1156 Lakeview Rd	Clearwater	33756	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 469-5983	455	35	13.0	74.5%	74 (16.3%)	131 (28.8%)	222 (48.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.3%)	25	1791^st of 2240 public elementary schools	20.0%		39.7	1371^st of 2258 public elementary schools	39.3%	420	48.0	50.0	41.0				44.0	56.0	55.0				41.0						$15,450	$1,143	$14,307
Anona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12301 Indian Rocks Rd	Largo	33774	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 588-4730	430	32	13.4	39.3%	273 (63.5%)	29 (6.7%)	88 (20.5%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.7%)	81.1	357^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.1%		80.7	394^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.6%	37	82.0	69.0	69.0				82.0	76.0	77.0				79.0						$14,789	$1,378	$13,411
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mildred Helms Elementary School

What district is Mildred Helms Elementary School in?

Pinellas

Is Mildred Helms Elementary School a good school?

Mildred Helms Elementary School ranks 799^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mildred Helms Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 515 students attended Mildred Helms Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Mildred Helms Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mildred Helms Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Largo Middle School
High : Largo High School

What is the racial makeup of Mildred Helms Elementary School?

Students at Mildred Helms Elementary School are 44% White, 25% Hispanic, 19% African American, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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