School Overview
Perkins Elementary School, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a highly regarded public magnet school within the Pinellas County School District. Renowned for its specialized focus on the arts and international studies, the school is officially recognized as the Perkins Elementary School for the Arts and International Studies. It serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and creative expression. By integrating arts education into the core curriculum, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and cultural awareness alongside traditional academic subjects.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and its active parent-teacher involvement, which help cultivate a strong, supportive community. Students at Perkins benefit from a curriculum that often includes specialized programs in music, visual arts, and foreign languages, providing them with a well-rounded foundation as they progress toward middle school. With its commitment to high standards and its unique magnet programming, Perkins Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local community, attracting families who are looking for an enriched, multidimensional learning experience for their children.
539
Total Students
47.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White146
Hispanic50
Black294
Asian8
Two or More40
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    294 (54.5 %)
  • White
    146 (27.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (9.3 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (7.4 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.5 %)
  • 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)893-2117
Website: http://www.perkins-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 263
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 88
Grade 1 88
Grade 2 81
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 79
Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten36
Kindergarten88
Grade 188
Grade 281
Grade 384
Grade 479
Grade 583
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33161.4%
Male20838.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)