JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in ST PETERSBURG, FL with about 623 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 49 teachers, JOHN M. SEXTON 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.

JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Pinellas County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of the "whole child." By utilizing the district’s established curriculum and resources, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for long-term academic success while promoting personal growth and responsibility within the local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and clear communication between educators, families, and students. Through its official website, Sexton Elementary provides families with essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the instructional support and extracurricular activities necessary to thrive in their formative years.

For more information, contact JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (727) 570-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1997 54TH AVE N
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33714-2077
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JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ST PETERSBURG, FL with about 623 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PINELLAS
Total Students:
623
Teachers:
49
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 623 students

White
53.0%
Black or African American
21.5%
Hispanic/Latino
15.2%
Asian
5.3%
Two or more races
4.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.