GULF BEACHES ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL

8600 BOCA CIEGA DR
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33706

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

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a specialized educational institution operating within the Pinellas County School District. As a magnet school, it is distinguished by a focused curriculum—specifically the **Center for Gifted Studies**—which provides a challenging academic environment designed to meet the unique intellectual and creative needs of high-achieving students. The school is known for fostering a small-community feel while delivering rigorous instruction that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and advanced study skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school leverages its unique coastal location to provide a distinct learning atmosphere. It serves as a hub for families looking for an enriched elementary experience that balances academic excellence with a supportive, inclusive culture. By integrating specialized gifted programming into the traditional elementary framework, Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet aims to prepare its students for the demands of middle school and beyond, all while encouraging a lifelong passion for learning.

329

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GULF BEACHES ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	37
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
241 (73.3 %)
Hispanic
37 (11.2 %)
Two or More
36 (10.9 %)
Black
11 (3.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)893-2630
Website:	http://www.beaches-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 2

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GULF BEACHES ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GULF BEACHES ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	158	48%
Male	171	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)