SOUTHERN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.southern-oak.pinellas.k12.fl.us/

556 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southern Oak Elementary School is a public school located in Largo, Florida, serving students in the Pinellas County School District. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. The school typically integrates a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of its student population, often incorporating technology and collaborative projects to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Southern Oak Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the educational experience. The school frequently hosts events, programs, and activities that encourage family participation and promote a sense of school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the development of strong character traits, Southern Oak aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best.

556

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHERN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	116
Black	68
Asian	15
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
314 (56.5 %)
Hispanic
116 (20.9 %)
Black
68 (12.2 %)
Two or More
41 (7.4 %)
Asian
15 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)588-4654
Website:	http://www.southern-oak.pinellas.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTHERN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTHERN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	261	46.9%
Male	295	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)