JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1997 54TH AVE N
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33714

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

449 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

449

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	102
Black	101
Asian	32
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	2

White
185 (41.2 %)
Hispanic
102 (22.7 %)
Black
101 (22.5 %)
Asian
32 (7.1 %)
Two or More
27 (6.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)570-3400
Website:	http://www.sexton-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 59

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	47.4%
Male	236	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)