TARPON SPRINGS FUNDAMENTAL ELE

400 E HARRISON ST
TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689

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

270 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tarpon Springs Fundamental Elementary, located in Tarpon Springs, Florida, operates as a specialized magnet school within the Pinellas County School District. As a "fundamental" school, it adheres to a structured academic environment that emphasizes high expectations, rigorous curriculum, and consistent behavioral standards. The school fosters a strong partnership between students, staff, and parents, requiring active parental involvement—such as attending meetings and monitoring homework—as a condition of enrollment.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on character development and academic discipline, aiming to provide a traditional, back-to-basics educational experience. By blending a formal structure with a supportive community atmosphere, Tarpon Springs Fundamental seeks to prepare students for success in higher grade levels. Its mission centers on creating a cohesive environment where clear communication and shared accountability remain the pillars of the learning experience.

270

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TARPON SPRINGS FUNDAMENTAL ELE
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	29
Black	22
Asian	8
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
203 (75.2 %)
Hispanic
29 (10.7 %)
Black
22 (8.1 %)
Asian
8 (3.0 %)
Two or More
7 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)943-5508
Website:	http://www.tarponfund-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 64