ESE COUNTYWIDE

ESE COUNTYWIDE is a Title I public school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in PINELLAS PARK, FL with about 192 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, ESE COUNTYWIDE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Based on the address and the affiliation with Pinellas County Schools (PCSB), this location serves as an administrative and support hub for **Exceptional Student Education (ESE)** within the Pinellas County school district in Florida. Rather than functioning as a traditional K-12 school building where students attend daily classes, this facility acts as a centralized resource center dedicated to the specialized needs of students who require individualized instruction, therapy, or accommodations due to learning, physical, or emotional disabilities.

The office at 68th Avenue North is integral to the district's mission of providing inclusive and equitable education across Pinellas County. It serves as an operational base for administrators, specialists, and support staff who oversee the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), coordinate specialized staffing, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding special education. Families and staff utilize this location for district-level guidance, programmatic support, and the management of services that enable students with diverse needs to succeed throughout the wider Pinellas County school system.

For more information, contact ESE COUNTYWIDE at (727) 547-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.