WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in ST PETERSBURG, FL with about 592 students offering grade levels from 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 40 teachers, WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a public school serving the Pinellas County School District. Situated in the Westgate neighborhood, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its diverse student body. As part of the broader Pinellas County school system, it adheres to state curriculum standards while offering various programs designed to meet the unique educational needs of its elementary-aged learners.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its official website, Westgate Elementary maintains open communication with families, providing resources, school news, and insights into their educational approach. By integrating core academic subjects with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both curiosity and personal responsibility within a safe, inclusive campus setting.
For more information, contact WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (727) 893-2144 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33710-1936
(727) 893-2144
WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ST PETERSBURG, FL with about 592 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PINELLAS
- Total Students:
- 592
- Teachers:
- 40
- 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 592 students
- White
- 53.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.9%
- Black or African American
- 13.2%
- Asian
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.