BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.blanton-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blanton Elementary School, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Pinellas County School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic curriculum that aligns with state standards, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Blanton Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the educational experience. The school utilizes various programs and resources provided by the Pinellas County district to support diverse learning needs and prepare students for middle school success. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, the school strives to create a safe and welcoming space for students from the surrounding St. Petersburg community to thrive.

500

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	123
Black	110
Asian	50
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	1

White
188 (37.6 %)
Hispanic
123 (24.6 %)
Black
110 (22.0 %)
Asian
50 (10.0 %)
Two or More
28 (5.6 %)
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)547-7820
Website:	http://www.blanton-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 65

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	65
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	221	44.2%
Male	279	55.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)