Safety Harbor Elementary School

535 5th Ave N
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Safety Harbor Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Safety Harbor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Safety Harbor Elementary School's student population of 657 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
657 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Safety Harbor Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Safety Harbor Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#868 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Safety Harbor Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Safety Harbor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Safety Harbor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Safety Harbor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Safety Harbor Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Safety Harbor Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Safety Harbor Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Safety Harbor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Safety Harbor Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Safety Harbor Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Safety Harbor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Safety Harbor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Safety Harbor Elementary School's ranking?
Safety Harbor Elementary School is ranked #868 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Safety Harbor Elementary School often compared to?
Safety Harbor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leila Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Safety Harbor Elementary School?
657 students attend Safety Harbor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Safety Harbor Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Safety Harbor Elementary School?
Safety Harbor Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Safety Harbor Elementary School offer ?
Safety Harbor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Safety Harbor Elementary School part of?
Safety Harbor Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.

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Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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