Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shore Acres Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shore Acres Elementary School serves the southeast part of Saint Petersburg, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Families in the zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shore Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Shore Acres Elementary School's student population of 690 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Anona community will unite to create and maintain a quality and safe learning environment enabling each student to succeed.
School Rankings
Shore Acres Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shore Acres Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shore Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Shore Acres Elementary School is ranked #800 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Shore Acres Elementary School often compared to?
Shore Acres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John M. Sexton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Shore Acres Elementary School?
690 students attend Shore Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Shore Acres Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shore Acres Elementary School?
Shore Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shore Acres Elementary School offer ?
Shore Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shore Acres Elementary School part of?
Shore Acres Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Shore Acres Elementary School located?
Shore Acres Elementary School is located in the Tanglewood neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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