Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Pinellas Primary Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
17%
38%
Black
4%
21%
White
64%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted9%
27.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pinellas Primary Academy?
324 students attend Pinellas Primary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pinellas Primary Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinellas Primary Academy?
Pinellas Primary Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinellas Primary Academy offer ?
Pinellas Primary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinellas Primary Academy part of?
Pinellas Primary Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
View the Pinellas Primary Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
Last day for Aftercare
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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