Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele

Summary:

Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is a public elementary school in Tarpon Springs, Florida, serving 270 students in grades K-5 and part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in Florida.

Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement that significantly exceeds the district and state averages. The school has maintained a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and has a higher per-student spending compared to the state and district averages. While the school has a predominantly white student population, which is higher than the racial diversity of the surrounding schools, its academic performance is truly impressive, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Highland Lakes Elementary School, Cypress Woods Elementary School, and Sunray Elementary School, Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele stands out as an exceptional institution, delivering outstanding academic results and serving as a model for other schools in the Pinellas County School District.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 400 E Harrison St
       Tarpon Springs, FL  34689


(727) 943-5508

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,160 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  270

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.2%
Hispanic:
10.7%
African American:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.88. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: White (75.2%), Hispanic (10.7%), African American (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is 14.5. 65 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele employs 18.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is $12,160. 60 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 97.12 9th 1688 99.5%
2007 93.83 38th 1786 97.9%
2008 95.56 17th 1789 99.0%
2009 96.07 9th 1847 99.5%
2010 96.96 7th 1919 99.6%
2011 95.36 12th 1985 99.4%
2012 98.11 7th 1984 99.6%
2013 97.75 12th 2029 99.4%
2014 97.89 8th 2064 99.6%
2016 97.61 15th 2087 99.3%
2017 97.62 13th 2112 99.4%
2018 98.06 8th 2118 99.6%
2019 97.18 10th 2182 99.5%
2021 98.20 7th 2247 99.7%
2022 97.40 13th 2219 99.4%
2023 98.09 7th 2240 99.7%
2024 96.88 22nd 2256 99.0%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 180 45 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1989 208 40 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1990 214 43 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1991 196 58 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1992 191 56 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1993 204 48 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1994 206 46 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1995 219 28 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1996 219 28 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1997 231 21 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1998 260 26 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1999 255 23 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2000 252 20 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2001 262 17 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2002 263 18 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2003 263 18 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2004 263 20 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2005 254 13 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2006 254 16 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2007 234 18 7 11 0 n/a n/a 8 278
2008 226 15 6 10 0 n/a n/a 9 266
2009 225 13 4 15 0 n/a n/a 6 263
2010 237 9 3 16 0 n/a n/a 7 272
2011 238 8 2 17 0 0 7 0 272
2012 235 5 4 22 0 0 6 0 272
2013 235 4 4 24 0 0 5 0 272
2014 229 4 4 24 0 0 6 0 267
2015 229 2 7 26 1 0 3 0 268
2016 239 2 6 23 1 0 1 0 272
2017 234 5 6 20 1 0 6 0 272
2018 230 7 5 23 0 0 6 0 271
2019 231 8 4 26 0 0 3 0 272
2020 221 14 4 21 0 0 7 0 267
2021 201 20 3 21 0 1 7 0 253
2022 205 21 9 26 2 1 5 0 269
2023 203 22 8 29 0 1 7 0 270

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 Fundamental Ele

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 226 12.0 18.8 18.6
1989 248 13.0 19.0 17.3
1990 257 14.0 18.3 18.7
1991 254 11.0 23.0 18.9
1992 248 12.0 20.6 18.5
1993 253 12.0 21.1 16.6
1994 255 12.0 21.3 18.4
1995 251 12.0 20.9 13.1
1996 251 12.0 20.9 13.1
1997 256 13.0 19.7 14.1
1998 292 14.0 20.9 12.3
1999 284 14.0 20.3 16.2
2000 287 13.0 22.1 17.4
2001 290 13.0 22.3 11.7
2002 290 12.0 24.2 8.6
2003 290 12.0 24.2 8.6
2004 291 13.0 22.4 13.7
2005 281 15.0 18.7 12.5
2006 287 14.0 20.5 7
2007 278 16.0 17.4 8.5
2008 266 16.0 16.6 8.2
2009 263 18.1 16.4 9.7
2010 272 17.0 16.0 10.9
2011 272 17.0 16.0 11.4
2012 272 19.0 14.3 13.6
2013 272 20.0 13.6 12.1
2014 267 19.0 14.0 13.5
2015 268 20.0 13.4 14.6
2016 272 21.0 12.9 13.2
2017 272 20.0 13.6 18
2018 271 21.0 12.9 28
2019 272 20.0 13.6 27.9
2020 267 19.5 13.6 27.3
2021 253 19.5 12.9 30.4
2022 269 19.5 13.7 26.8
2023 270 18.5 14.5 32.2

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 Fundamental Ele

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 226 12.0 18.8 18.6
1989 248 13.0 19.0 17.3
1990 257 14.0 18.3 18.7
1991 254 11.0 23.0 18.9
1992 248 12.0 20.6 18.5
1993 253 12.0 21.1 16.6
1994 255 12.0 21.3 18.4
1995 251 12.0 20.9 13.1
1996 251 12.0 20.9 13.1
1997 256 13.0 19.7 14.1
1998 292 14.0 20.9 12.3
1999 284 14.0 20.3 16.2
2000 287 13.0 22.1 17.4
2001 290 13.0 22.3 11.7
2002 290 12.0 24.2 8.6
2003 290 12.0 24.2 8.6
2004 291 13.0 22.4 13.7
2005 281 15.0 18.7 12.5
2006 287 14.0 20.5 7
2007 278 16.0 17.4 8.5
2008 266 16.0 16.6 8.2
2009 263 18.1 16.4 9.7
2010 272 17.0 16.0 10.9
2011 272 17.0 16.0 11.4
2012 272 19.0 14.3 13.6
2013 272 20.0 13.6 12.1
2014 267 19.0 14.0 13.5
2015 268 20.0 13.4 14.6
2016 272 21.0 12.9 13.2
2017 272 20.0 13.6 18
2018 271 21.0 12.9 28
2019 272 20.0 13.6 27.9
2020 267 19.5 13.6 27.3
2021 253 19.5 12.9 30.4
2022 269 19.5 13.7 26.8
2023 270 18.5 14.5 32.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $183 (2.0%) $9,033 (98.0%) $9,216
2019 $219 (2.3%) $9,291 (97.7%) $9,509
2020 $229 (2.4%) $9,299 (97.6%) $9,528
2021 $791 (7.3%) $10,087 (92.7%) $10,879
2022 $903 (8.3%) $9,968 (91.7%) $10,872
2023 $902 (7.4%) $11,259 (92.6%) $12,160

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 7th of 2240 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele)9785
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele)97100
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele)8297
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele)9597
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele)9489
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele)9486
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele)8991
 2%
   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 Students272270
 0.7%
African American822
 175%
American Indian00
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic2629
 11.5%
Pacific Islander01
White231203
 12.1%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.9%32.2%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele

In the 2022-23 school year, 270 students attended Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele.

Students at Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele are 75% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Yes! Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 22nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools.


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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.

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