TARPON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TARPON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in TARPON SPRINGS, FL with about 616 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, TARPON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
TARPON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 555 Pine Street in Tarpon Springs, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Pinellas County School District. As a traditional public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the primary grade levels. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help young learners build a strong educational foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating programs that celebrate the unique cultural heritage of the Tarpon Springs area.
Beyond core academics, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students by encouraging extracurricular involvement and social-emotional learning. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding community, Tarpon Springs Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while fostering a sense of civic responsibility. Parents and guardians interested in school calendars, curriculum information, or specific district policies can find detailed resources and ongoing updates through the official school website at http://www.tarpon-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us.
For more information, contact TARPON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (727) 943-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689-4003
(727) 943-5500
TARPON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TARPON SPRINGS, FL with about 616 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PINELLAS
- Total Students:
- 616
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 616 students
- White
- 39.0%
- Black or African American
- 29.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.