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Shore Acres Elementary School

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Shore Acres Elementary School ranks 284 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

284^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Shore Acres Elementary School in St. Petersburg, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 690 students in grades PK-5 within the Pinellas district, and it has achieved a remarkable transformation over the past decade, rising from the 49th percentile in 2017-2018 to a consistent 87th percentile ranking for the last three years.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 84% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 87% in math—the highest scores among nearby schools. Across all grades and subjects, Shore Acres consistently outperforms district and state averages, such as in 5th grade science where 74% of students are proficient compared to 70% district-wide and 60% statewide. The school also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate among its peers at 20.3%, far better than the district average of 30.6% and rates at nearby schools like Campbell Park Elementary School (59.2%) and Melrose Elementary School (57.4%). This strong attendance is a key driver of academic success.

What makes Shore Acres particularly noteworthy is its efficiency. With a per-student spending of $11,829—the lowest among comparable schools—it achieves top-tier results, especially when compared to John M. Sexton Elementary School, which spends $17,899 per student but has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (31.6%). While Shore Acres has a lower percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (30.29%) than many nearby schools, its academic excellence goes beyond demographics, demonstrating significant value-added education. This steady, multi-year improvement and consistent high ranking make Shore Acres a standout choice for families seeking a well-managed, effective school in the St. Petersburg community.

690

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,829

Per pupil spending ?

30.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1800 62nd Ave NE
St Petersburg, FL 33702

(727) 570-3173

District: Pinellas

Students who attend Shore Acres Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Meadowlawn Middle School
High:	Northeast High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.5%

Hispanic:

17.7%

African American:

8.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 51st percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (78% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 36 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

284^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 37 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	84.0	284 of 2240	87.3%	★★★★☆
2025	85.3	286 of 2258	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	85.8	290 of 2256	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.0	508 of 2240	77.3%	★★★★☆
2022	65.3	728 of 2219	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.7	897 of 2247	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.5	898 of 2182	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.9	1087 of 2118	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	55.9	908 of 2112	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.6	1030 of 2087	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.4	732 of 2064	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.3	589 of 2029	71.0%	★★★★☆
2012	67.0	646 of 1984	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	72.3	541 of 1985	72.7%	★★★★☆
2010	70.6	555 of 1919	71.1%	★★★★☆
2009	62.9	712 of 1847	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.2	723 of 1789	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.5	799 of 1786	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	40.5	1038 of 1688	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math81%+17 vs state

English Language Arts76%+16 vs state

Science74%+14 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shore Acres Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 62nd Ave NE	St Petersburg	33702	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 570-3173	690	44	15.8	30.3%	452 (65.5%)	55 (8.0%)	122 (17.7%)	23 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	35 (5.1%)	84	284^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.3%		85.3	286^th of 2258 public elementary schools	87.3%	2	84.0	73.0	71.0	87.0	83.0	75.0	74.0	$11,829	$285	$11,544
North Shore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 35th Ave NE	St Petersburg	33704	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 893-2181	433	34	12.7	35.6%	243 (56.1%)	92 (21.2%)	61 (14.1%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.2%)	72.6	565^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.8%		65.9	736^th of 2258 public elementary schools	67.4%	171	71.0	76.0	63.0	73.0	77.0	69.0	71.0	$16,684	$1,420	$15,264
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
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
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
Woodlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 16th St N	St Petersburg	33704	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-1857	216	21	10.5	75.9%	51 (23.6%)	90 (41.7%)	43 (19.9%)	9 (4.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.2%)	61.6	839^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.5%		38.2	1413^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.4%	574	76.0	55.0	69.0	82.0	55.0	53.0	67.0	$21,787	$2,275	$19,513
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
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
Campbell Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1051 7th Ave S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2650	502	34	14.9	81.5%	27 (5.4%)	422 (84.1%)	20 (4.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.2%)	50.2	1136^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.3%		38.4	1406^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.7%	270	51.0	62.0	60.0	49.0	70.0	69.0	64.0	$16,964	$2,952	$14,012
Melrose Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1752 13th Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2175	356	29	12.2	90.4%	14 (3.9%)	304 (85.4%)	24 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.9%)	51	1113^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.3%		23.6	1806^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.0%	693	44.0	62.0	60.0	53.0	60.0	78.0	78.0	$19,333	$3,099	$16,234

Frequently Asked Questions about Shore Acres Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Shore Acres Elementary School?

Students at Shore Acres Elementary School are 66% White, 18% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Shore Acres Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 690 students attended Shore Acres Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Shore Acres Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Shore Acres Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meadowlawn Middle School
High : Northeast High School

Is Shore Acres Elementary School a good school?

Shore Acres Elementary School ranks 284^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Shore Acres Elementary School in?

Pinellas

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