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Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

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Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary ranks 786 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

786^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 559 students. The school is part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 19th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary consistently performs above the Pinellas County and Florida state averages in standardized tests, including FAST (English Language Arts and Math) and Statewide Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 70%, compared to 67% for Pinellas County and 55% for the state. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 13.3% in 2021-2022 to 31.4% in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary generally outperforms them in academic measures. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 70% was significantly higher than the rates at Melrose Elementary (26%) and Fairmount Park Elementary (48%). Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $11,461 in 2020-2021 to $13,041 in 2023-2024, suggesting a commitment to investing in the education of its students.

536

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,440

Per pupil spending ?

46.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 37th St S
St Petersburg, FL 33711

(727) 552-1703

District: Pinellas

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.8%

White:

36.4%

Hispanic:

10.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 60th percentile in 2022 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (63% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 65th (2025) from a 60th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Florida median (65th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg65%

Florida avg58%

786^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 23 pts since 2016

From top 12% (2016) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

49^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	63.7	786 of 2258	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.9	755 of 2256	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.1	834 of 2240	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.8	888 of 2219	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.4	784 of 2247	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.3	856 of 2182	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.4	461 of 2118	78.2%	★★★★☆
2017	74.5	508 of 2112	75.9%	★★★★☆
2016	85.9	243 of 2087	88.4%	★★★★☆
2014	73.7	489 of 2064	76.3%	★★★★☆
2013	73.5	486 of 2029	76.0%	★★★★☆
2012	61.0	767 of 1984	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.3	1040 of 1985	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	33.3	1373 of 1919	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	38.1	1236 of 1847	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	20.2	1505 of 1789	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	23.1	1454 of 1786	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	26.1	1289 of 1688	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Science70%+15 vs state

Math63%~ state avg

English Language Arts61%+5 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

I am a mom of 3 and I have moved around a bit when my kids were younger. They have attended a private school and another school in South Tampa before settling where we are now at Douglas Jamerson. In my opinion, this is the best school out of any of the other schools that they have attended! The magnet program focuses on math and engineering which are the top 2 subjects of jobs needed in this country. The teachers are intelligent and they truly care for the kids. My oldest daughter is now in middle school and getting straight "A"'s on her report card. I attribute her success to the foundation that was taught to her by the teachers and staff at Douglas Jamerson. 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1200 37th St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 552-1703	536	38	14.1	46.5%	195 (36.4%)	240 (44.8%)	56 (10.4%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.9%)	63.7	786^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.2%		64.9	755^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.5%	31	61.0	61.0	62.0				65.0	53.0	71.0				70.0					$13,440	$1,111	$12,329
Fairmount Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	575 41st St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2132	425	32	13.2	84.7%	22 (5.2%)	367 (86.4%)	24 (5.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	19.5	1924^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.8%		13	2087^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.5%	163	36.0	47.0	28.0				54.0	31.0	24.0				48.0					$19,550	$3,012	$16,539
Perkins Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2205 18th Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2117	561	45	12.5	53.5%	128 (22.8%)	318 (56.7%)	56 (10.0%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (8.4%)	52.8	1052^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	53.4%		53.7	1000^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.7%	52	68.0	48.0	50.0				57.0	63.0	61.0				58.0					$15,032	$694	$14,338
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2229 25th St S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2139	309	24	12.8	42.1%	119 (38.5%)	131 (42.4%)	29 (9.4%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.5%)	68.5	678^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.0%		79.7	411^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.8%	267	71.0	62.0	56.0				67.0	72.0	56.0				75.0					$13,766	$246	$13,520
James B. Sanderlin K-8	Public, Magnet	K-8	2350 22nd Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 552-1700	817	56	14.5	37.6%	331 (40.5%)	317 (38.8%)	71 (8.7%)	29 (3.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (8.1%)	72.7	565^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.0%		76.9	483^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	78.6%	82	63.0	69.0	71.0	72.0	70.0	73.0	63.0	73.0	70.0	65.0	31.0	71.0	72.0	68.0	86.0	100.0	72.0	$11,046	$293	$10,753
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2014 52nd St S	Gulfport	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2643	421	32	13.1	79.3%	55 (13.1%)	269 (63.9%)	63 (15.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.9%)	32.2	1581^st of 2258 public elementary schools	30.0%		30.3	1608^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.7%	27	47.0	50.0	38.0				49.0	69.0	37.0				45.0					$17,428	$2,617	$14,809
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%)	23.6	1806^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.0%		26.5	1727^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.4%	79	31.0	59.0	27.0				30.0	58.0	53.0				26.0					$19,333	$3,099	$16,234
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%)	38.4	1406^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.7%		43.7	1247^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.7%	159	53.0	51.0	53.0				53.0	51.0	57.0				38.0					$16,964	$2,952	$14,012
Midtown Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1701 10th St S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-1358	368	30	12.2	36.4%	176 (47.8%)	118 (32.1%)	41 (11.1%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	73.8	535^th of 2258 public elementary schools	76.3%		78.8	441^st of 2256 public elementary schools	80.5%	94	70.0	65.0	69.0				76.0	57.0	64.0				79.0					$13,984	$547	$13,437
Mount Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4629 13th Ave N	St Petersburg	33713	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-1815	333	29	11.4	66.1%	139 (41.7%)	99 (29.7%)	54 (16.2%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.7%)	38.4	1402^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	37.9%		52.3	1037^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.0%	365	48.0	50.0	58.0				58.0	48.0	42.0				53.0					$18,164	$1,184	$16,981

Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary?

Students at Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary are 45% African American, 36% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 536 students attended Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary.

Is Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary a good school?

Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary ranks 786^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary in?

Pinellas

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