NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in ST PETERSBURG, FL with about 799 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 63 teachers, NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
It appears there is a slight discrepancy in your request: the name provided (**New Heights Elementary**) and the URL provided (**Tyrone Elementary**) actually point to two different schools within the Pinellas County Schools district. To ensure you have the correct information, here is a summary for each:
**NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL**
Located on 37th St N in St. Petersburg, New Heights Elementary is a community-focused school dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often leveraging partnerships with local community organizations to provide students with enrichment opportunities. Their curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of their student population, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy while encouraging student engagement through interactive classroom experiences.
**Tyrone Elementary School**
The school associated with the URL you provided, Tyrone Elementary, is also located in St. Petersburg and operates under the Pinellas County Schools district. Tyrone is known for its commitment to "Preparing Students for a Bright Future," focusing heavily on rigorous academic standards and character development. The school prides itself on a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, utilizing data-driven instruction to help students reach their individual learning goals. They place a strong emphasis on family involvement and community outreach to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational foundation.
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*Note: If you are conducting research for enrollment or school board information, please double-check which specific school you are interested in, as they serve different geographic attendance zones in the St. Petersburg area.*
For more information, contact NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (727) 893-2135 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33714-4400
(727) 893-2135
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ST PETERSBURG, FL with about 799 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PINELLAS
- Total Students:
- 799
- Teachers:
- 63
- 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 799 students
- White
- 36.2%
- Black or African American
- 25.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.5%
- Asian
- 12.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.