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ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY

415 15TH ST, PALM HARBOR, FL 34683 · (727) 588-5187 · Pinellas County
GRADES 01–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL421 STUDENTS
Enrollment
421
Elementary
DISTRICT 484 · STATE 604
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
12%
52 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 50%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 1
51
Grade 2
81
Grade 3
88
Grade 4
103
Grade 5
98
Student demographics
White
32778%
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
4010%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 38%
Black
82%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 21%
Asian
195%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Two+
276%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
24257%
Female
17943%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
87.8%
FL avg 56.7% . +3.6pp since 2023
Math
89.4%
FL avg 58.9% . +1.3pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
88.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
75.0%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+13.3pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY

ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY is a low-enrollment elementary campus in PALM HARBOR, Florida, overseen by PINELLAS. The school educates 421 students in grades 1 through 5. Compared to the state average of about 604 students per school, that is 30% below typical.

PINELLAS runs 151 schools in total, collectively educating 87,955 students. ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY shows that the largest single group is White, at 78% of enrollment. The remainder is composed of 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 5% Asian.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.5:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 17.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 12% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Pinellas County (around 45%), the school's rate is south of typical.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 75.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 88.3%.

Across the wider county, Pinellas County reports that median household income runs about $72,646, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY is one of 155 public schools in Pinellas County (combined enrollment of about 87,955 students).

The closest other public school is PALM HARBOR MIDDLE SCHOOL, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY at 1st of 9; the average score across the group is 72.5%.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

On this page, members of the ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY community share and discuss open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Pinellas County at a glance

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Population
963,481
Census ACS
Median income
$72,646
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
155
87,955 students

Quick facts

School name
ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY
District
PINELLAS
Address
415 15TH ST, PALM HARBOR, FL 34683
Phone
(727) 588-5187
County
Pinellas County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
01–05
Total enrollment
421
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
52 (12%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120156008799
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY
What is the total enrollment at ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY?
ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 421 students in grades 01-05.
Is ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades 01-05.
How many teachers does ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY have?
ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY employs 29 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.
What is the student diversity at ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY are roughly 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 5% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY public or private?
ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by PINELLAS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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