Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele ranks within the top 1% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is 0.41, 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
#11 out of 3655 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
76%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele's ranking?
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is ranked #11 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele often compared to?
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Eleis often viewed alongside schools like Tarpon Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele?
269 students attend Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele?
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele offer ?
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele part of?
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele located?
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is located in the Citizens Alliance For Progress neighborhood of Tarpon Springs, FL.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
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