Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

Q: Is Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary a good school?

Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary ranks 780 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

780^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary is a mid-sized school in St. Petersburg, FL, serving 536 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Pinellas school district, which is ranked among the top districts in the state.

Jamerson stands out for its exceptional 3rd-grade performance, with 80% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 88% in math—well above district and state averages. However, the school faces a notable challenge: test scores drop significantly after 3rd grade, with 5th-grade proficiency falling to 59% in ELA and 55% in math. This pattern suggests a need for stronger support in upper elementary grades. On the positive side, Jamerson has a very low chronic absenteeism rate of just 13.3%, far below the district average of 30.6%, indicating strong student engagement and attendance habits. The school also demonstrates efficient use of resources, spending $13,440 per student while achieving better outcomes than nearby schools like Fairmount Park Elementary, which spends $19,550 per student but holds a 1-star rating.

Compared to its neighbors, Jamerson sits in a middle ground. It outperforms Melrose Elementary and Campbell Park Elementary, but lags behind Midtown Academy and Lakeview Fundamental Elementary, both 4-star schools with similar or lower poverty rates. Science is a relative weakness, with 5th-grade scores (62%) below the district average (70%). For parents, Jamerson offers a strong foundation in early grades and a positive attendance culture, but the school's declining trajectory in upper grades is an important factor to consider when evaluating long-term academic growth.

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%

See top rated Florida elementary schools

Compare Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (68% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

780^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 23 pts since 2016

From top 12% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

45^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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	64.1	780 of 2240	65.2%	★★★☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Math72%+8 vs state

English Language Arts66%+6 vs state

Science62%~ state avg

5.0

2 ratings · 1 written review

5★2

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

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

Schools Near Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (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 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%)	64.1	780^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.2%		63.7	786^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.2%	6	80.0	57.0	59.0				88.0	70.0	55.0				62.0					$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%)	27.4	1734^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.6%		19.5	1924^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.8%	190	45.0	48.0	45.0				53.0	48.0	32.0				70.0					$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%)	55.5	1001^st of 2240 public elementary schools	55.3%		52.8	1052^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	53.4%	51	66.0	58.0	60.0				70.0	69.0	55.0				61.0					$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%)	73.1	550^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.4%		68.5	678^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.0%	128	81.0	67.0	73.0				79.0	64.0	65.0				70.0					$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%)	68.3	671^st of 2240 public elementary schools	70.0%		72.7	565^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.0%	106	66.0	71.0	63.0	76.0	73.0	72.0	67.0	73.0	67.0	69.0	6.0	73.0	74.0	65.0	79.0	100.0	74.0	$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%)	43.1	1317^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.2%		32.2	1581^st of 2258 public elementary schools	30.0%	264	59.0	45.0	48.0				60.0	66.0	57.0				65.0					$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%)	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
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
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%)	84.1	278^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.6%		73.8	535^th of 2258 public elementary schools	76.3%	257	84.0	72.0	77.0				88.0	78.0	73.0				76.0					$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%)	41.5	1361^st of 2240 public elementary schools	39.2%		38.4	1402^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	37.9%	41	59.0	51.0	71.0				54.0	49.0	56.0				56.0					$18,164	$1,184	$16,981

Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary

How many students attend Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 536 students attended 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.

Is Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary a good school?

Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary ranks 780^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary in?

Pinellas

Rate Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida Elementary School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in St Petersburg, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary!

Latest Florida data All new data »

2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.