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Garrison-Jones Elementary School

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Garrison-Jones Elementary School ranks 402 nd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

402^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Garrison-Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dunedin, Florida, serving 598 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 19th out of 67 districts in the state, Garrison-Jones consistently outperforms the county and state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

The school's strong performance is particularly evident in science, where 81% of 5th graders were proficient or better in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to 67% for Pinellas County and 55% for Florida. Garrison-Jones' 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students also significantly outperformed the district and state averages in FAST English Language Arts and Math assessments. However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.7% to 31.4% over the past few years, which may be an area of concern.

Garrison-Jones serves a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.71% to 46.37% in recent years. The school's spending per student has increased from $12,211 in 2020-2021 to $13,848 in 2023-2024, which is higher than the average for the surrounding schools, such as Ozona Elementary School, Curtis Fundamental Elementary, and Leila Davis Elementary School. Despite these challenges, Garrison-Jones remains a high-performing school within the Pinellas County district, with a focus on academic excellence and a commitment to serving its diverse student population.

545

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,789

Per pupil spending ?

39.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3133 Garrison Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698

(727) 469-5716

District: Pinellas

Students who attend Garrison-Jones Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Dunedin High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.7%

Hispanic:

31.7%

Two or more races:

6.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2014 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (73% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 37 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg65%

Florida avg58%

402^nd of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 90Elementary Schools in the Pinellas

19^th of 67Pinellas 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
2025	80.3	402 of 2258	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	73.5	559 of 2256	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	68.2	656 of 2240	70.7%	★★★★☆
2022	71.1	606 of 2219	72.7%	★★★★☆
2021	71.3	615 of 2247	72.6%	★★★★☆
2019	70.6	606 of 2182	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	51.1	1024 of 2118	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.8	770 of 2112	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.9	718 of 2087	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	44.9	1132 of 2064	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	48.5	1041 of 2029	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.4	871 of 1984	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.6	849 of 1985	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	76.9	396 of 1919	79.4%	★★★★☆
2009	85.1	216 of 1847	88.3%	★★★★☆
2008	87.1	163 of 1789	90.9%	★★★★★
2007	86.8	175 of 1786	90.2%	★★★★★
2006	84.7	216 of 1688	87.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Science81%+26 vs state

Math76%+15 vs state

English Language Arts67%+10 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

It says a lot about a school that allows boys to hit little girls and are not disciplined for it. No wonder boys think it's ok for them to hit girls they are taught that there are no consequences for their actions and it's no wonder girls think this kid of behavior is ok. Good thing I let my daughter know that if it happens again she needs to stick up for herself because the school principal sure isn't doing anything to protect her students. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Garrison-Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3133 Garrison Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 469-5716	545	37	14.7	39.3%	309 (56.7%)	20 (3.7%)	173 (31.7%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.4%)	80.3	402^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	82.2%		73.5	559^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.2%	157	70.0	64.0	66.0				74.0	82.0	72.0				81.0						$13,789	$835	$12,953
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1601 Curlew Rd	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 228-6850	343	31	11.0	23.3%	274 (79.9%)	6 (1.7%)	41 (12.0%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	70.1	640^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.7%		80.4	395^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.5%	245	76.0	63.0	67.0	83.0	65.0	69.0	84.0	36.0	60.0	74.0		73.0	51.0		88.0	100.0	82.0	86.0	$8,429	$58	$8,371
Academie Da Vinci Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1060 Keene Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2778	336	29	11.5	29.5%	273 (81.3%)	14 (4.2%)	36 (10.7%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	87.9	231^st of 2258 public elementary schools	89.8%		86.7	266^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.2%	35	85.0	75.0	89.0	76.0	79.0	70.0	82.0	84.0	91.0	70.0		93.0	91.0	75.0	71.0			75.0	$9,084	$93	$8,992
San Jose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1670 San Helen Dr	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 469-5956	336	28	12.0	40.2%	240 (71.4%)	29 (8.6%)	38 (11.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.7%)	81.3	386^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.9%		85.7	291^st of 2256 public elementary schools	87.1%	95	83.0	65.0	71.0				72.0	74.0	68.0				84.0						$19,771	$1,784	$17,987
Athenian Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2289 N Hercules Ave	Clearwater	33763	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2718	377	29	13.0	40.6%	186 (49.3%)	26 (6.9%)	130 (34.5%)	10 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	33.3	1549^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.4%		28	1682^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.4%	133	49.0	33.0	46.0	63.0	69.0	71.0	37.0	46.0	54.0	38.0	59.0	50.0	63.0	66.0	67.0			93.0	$11,281	$419	$10,862
Lake St. George Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2855 County Road 95	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 669-1161	499	36	13.8	34.1%	340 (68.1%)	25 (5.0%)	88 (17.6%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.2%)	85.9	266^th of 2258 public elementary schools	88.2%		86.1	281^st of 2256 public elementary schools	87.5%	15	73.0	70.0	74.0				80.0	78.0	77.0				85.0						$14,595	$879	$13,716
Elisa Nelson Elementary	Public, Magnet	1-5	415 15th St	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 588-5187	421	29	14.5	12.4%	327 (77.7%)	8 (1.9%)	40 (9.5%)	19 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.4%)	96.3	24^th of 2258 public elementary schools	98.9%		96.2	32^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	98.6%	8	91.0	84.0	89.0				88.0	88.0	92.0				95.0						$12,485	$370	$12,114
Ozona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Tampa Rd	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1589	727	48	15.2	24.6%	572 (78.7%)	7 (1.0%)	101 (13.9%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.0%)	91.7	114^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.0%		93.6	79^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.5%	35	76.0	84.0	78.0				79.0	86.0	88.0				84.0						$13,115	$869	$12,247
Curtis Fundamental Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	531 Beltrees St	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 738-6438	538	35	15.3	19.9%	396 (73.6%)	19 (3.5%)	76 (14.1%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.1%)	96.2	26^th of 2258 public elementary schools	98.8%		95.8	36^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.4%	10	93.0	83.0	85.0				96.0	88.0	91.0				84.0						$10,847	$220	$10,626
Leila Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2630 Landmark Dr	Clearwater	33761	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 725-7972	636	41	15.5	33.6%	403 (63.4%)	36 (5.7%)	131 (20.6%)	17 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.7%)	79.6	412^th of 2258 public elementary schools	81.8%		79.5	420^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.4%	8	67.0	78.0	63.0				75.0	81.0	68.0				73.0						$12,623	$506	$12,116

Frequently Asked Questions about Garrison-Jones Elementary School

What district is Garrison-Jones Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What is the racial makeup of Garrison-Jones Elementary School?

Students at Garrison-Jones Elementary School are 57% White, 32% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Garrison-Jones Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Garrison-Jones Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Dunedin High School

Is Garrison-Jones Elementary School a good school?

Garrison-Jones Elementary School ranks 402^nd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Garrison-Jones Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 545 students attended Garrison-Jones Elementary School.

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