BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in ST PETERSBURG, FL with about 556 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Pinellas County School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic curriculum that aligns with state standards, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Blanton Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the educational experience. The school utilizes various programs and resources provided by the Pinellas County district to support diverse learning needs and prepare students for middle school success. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, the school strives to create a safe and welcoming space for students from the surrounding St. Petersburg community to thrive.

For more information, contact BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (727) 547-7820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6400 54TH AVE N
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33709-1602
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BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ST PETERSBURG, FL with about 556 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PINELLAS
Total Students:
556
Teachers:
47
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 556 students

White
43.9%
Hispanic/Latino
26.6%
Black or African American
19.1%
Asian
5.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.