Tarpon Springs Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 555 Pine St
       Tarpon Springs, FL  34689-4003


(727) 943-5500

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
1031st of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,587 Help


Students who attend Tarpon Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Tarpon Springs Middle School
High:    Tarpon Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

African American:
32.6%
White:
30.2%
Hispanic:
28.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.4% Help


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Compare Details Tarpon Springs Elementary School ranks better than 54% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 54th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Tarpon Springs Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.6%), White (30.2%), Hispanic (28.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tarpon Springs Elementary School is 12.3, which is the 14th best among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tarpon Springs Elementary School is $13,587, which is the 30th highest among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tarpon Springs Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 25th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tarpon Springs Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.95 871st 1688 48.4%
2007 43.12 1072nd 1786 40.0%
2008 46.44 1010th 1789 43.5%
2009 34.08 1322nd 1847 28.4%
2010 39.54 1245th 1919 35.1%
2011 19.80 1697th 1985 14.5%
2012 26.67 1522nd 1984 23.3%
2013 27.02 1569th 2029 22.7%
2014 34.03 1413th 2064 31.5%
2016 32.88 1437th 2087 31.1%
2017 37.84 1329th 2112 37.1%
2018 28.43 1566th 2118 26.1%
2019 31.86 1545th 2182 29.2%
2021 46.09 1176th 2247 47.7%
2022 36.81 1399th 2219 37.0%
2023 52.59 1030th 2240 54.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Tarpon Springs Elementary School Test Scores
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by a parent
Saturday, August 10, 2019

Open Quote After enduring a year of bullying from not only children but teachers (even I was bullied!), and other shocking issues with my child's teacher (who should no longer be employed there, in my opinion), with no action taken by the school at all, we were promised help to move to a different school the following year. After following all guidelines for this through the school year and summer, we were notified by the superintendent that the Principal in fact denied that we had ever reported any problems at all and then did not approve our move. My child did not have a place to attend school for two weeks, until a place opened in a charter school, because I could not send her back knowing it was not safe. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tarpon Springs Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 566 57 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1989 537 53 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1990 576 54 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1991 618 47 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 681
1992 607 66 14 13 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1993 587 69 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1994 584 60 13 15 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1995 574 70 8 24 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1996 574 70 8 24 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1997 586 86 8 33 4 n/a n/a 0 717
1998 535 53 11 28 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1999 527 50 10 46 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2000 555 50 9 41 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2001 565 57 5 51 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 525 86 5 64 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2003 525 86 5 64 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2004 490 78 9 59 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2005 465 72 10 59 3 n/a n/a 0 609
2006 415 78 18 60 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2007 295 78 10 54 0 n/a n/a 27 464
2008 276 72 8 71 0 n/a n/a 21 448
2009 290 93 11 74 0 n/a n/a 23 491
2010 353 155 14 68 0 n/a n/a 26 616
2011 300 166 11 89 1 1 21 0 589
2012 317 131 6 99 0 0 26 0 579
2013 312 143 11 103 0 0 32 0 601
2014 330 161 10 99 1 0 36 0 637
2015 297 164 11 132 0 0 40 0 644
2016 287 163 7 162 1 0 37 0 657
2017 267 156 8 158 3 2 37 0 631
2018 240 182 8 145 0 0 41 0 616
2019 209 188 6 182 0 0 40 0 625
2020 178 154 4 156 0 1 31 0 524
2021 153 138 3 136 0 1 26 0 457
2022 153 152 5 158 0 0 38 0 506
2023 153 165 8 144 0 0 36 0 506

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tarpon Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 633 34.0 18.6 34
1989 597 32.0 18.6 36.7
1990 645 34.0 18.9 34.9
1991 681 38.0 17.9 36.6
1992 700 35.0 20.0 40.7
1993 679 36.0 18.9 37.6
1994 672 36.0 18.7 41.4
1995 676 37.0 18.3 40.1
1996 676 37.0 18.3 40.1
1997 717 40.0 17.9 40.7
1998 627 34.0 18.4 38.3
1999 633 37.0 17.1 42.7
2000 655 37.0 17.7 42.9
2001 678 38.0 17.8 40.3
2002 681 40.0 17.0 53.7
2003 681 40.0 17.0 53.7
2004 637 39.0 16.3 56.4
2005 609 39.0 15.6 60.3
2006 571 41.0 13.9 53.4
2007 464 38.0 12.2 65.7
2008 448 35.0 12.8 63.7
2009 491 42.0 13.3 67.7
2010 616 42.0 14.6 76.3
2011 589 42.0 14.0 73.5
2012 579 42.0 13.7 76.5
2013 601 44.0 13.6 76.5
2014 637 46.0 13.8 48.5
2015 644 46.0 14.0 58.5
2016 657 47.0 13.9 71.4
2017 631 45.0 14.0 71.8
2018 616 47.0 13.1 76.1
2019 625 44.0 14.2 78.1
2020 524 35.5 14.7 76.7
2021 457 38.0 12.0 79.9
2022 506 41.0 12.3 78.1
2023 506 41.0 12.3 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tarpon Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 633 34.0 18.6 34
1989 597 32.0 18.6 36.7
1990 645 34.0 18.9 34.9
1991 681 38.0 17.9 36.6
1992 700 35.0 20.0 40.7
1993 679 36.0 18.9 37.6
1994 672 36.0 18.7 41.4
1995 676 37.0 18.3 40.1
1996 676 37.0 18.3 40.1
1997 717 40.0 17.9 40.7
1998 627 34.0 18.4 38.3
1999 633 37.0 17.1 42.7
2000 655 37.0 17.7 42.9
2001 678 38.0 17.8 40.3
2002 681 40.0 17.0 53.7
2003 681 40.0 17.0 53.7
2004 637 39.0 16.3 56.4
2005 609 39.0 15.6 60.3
2006 571 41.0 13.9 53.4
2007 464 38.0 12.2 65.7
2008 448 35.0 12.8 63.7
2009 491 42.0 13.3 67.7
2010 616 42.0 14.6 76.3
2011 589 42.0 14.0 73.5
2012 579 42.0 13.7 76.5
2013 601 44.0 13.6 76.5
2014 637 46.0 13.8 48.5
2015 644 46.0 14.0 58.5
2016 657 47.0 13.9 71.4
2017 631 45.0 14.0 71.8
2018 616 47.0 13.1 76.1
2019 625 44.0 14.2 78.1
2020 524 35.5 14.7 76.7
2021 457 38.0 12.0 79.9
2022 506 41.0 12.3 78.1
2023 506 41.0 12.3 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tarpon Springs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,066 (11.0%) $8,632 (89.0%) $9,698
2019 $994 (9.7%) $9,296 (90.3%) $10,289
2020 $1,139 (9.7%) $10,554 (90.3%) $11,692
2021 $1,915 (14.7%) $11,121 (85.3%) $13,035
2022 $2,457 (18.1%) $11,131 (81.9%) $13,587

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tarpon Springs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1545th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1030th of 2240 Elementary schools
 24.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tarpon Springs Elementary School)4136
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tarpon Springs Elementary School)5052
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tarpon Springs Elementary School)5427
 27%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tarpon Springs Elementary School)7547
 28%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tarpon Springs Elementary School)4250
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tarpon Springs Elementary School)4254
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Tarpon Springs Elementary School)2963
 34%
   5th Grade Science (Pinellas)5460
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students625506
 19%
African American188165
 12.2%
American Indian00
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic182144
 20.9%
Pacific Islander00
White209153
 26.8%
Two or More Races4036
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.1%80.4%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tarpon Springs Elementary School

Students at Tarpon Springs Elementary School are 33% African American, 30% White, 28% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended Tarpon Springs Elementary School.

Students who attend Tarpon Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tarpon Springs Middle School
High : Tarpon Springs High School

Tarpon Springs Elementary School ranks 1031st of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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