Below Average
#1319 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center
Elementary School · St. Petersburg, FL
A private elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
4824 2ND AVE S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
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Where Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,295
Median home value
$253,100
Median rent
$1,819/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Our Savior Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Bear Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Gulfcoast Sda Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center is listed in St. Petersburg, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center
Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center is a private elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL, serving approximately 40 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,319 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center
What grades does Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center serve?
Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center?
Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center rank in FL?
Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center ranks #1,319 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center a private school?
Yes, Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center a religious school?
Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 38% M / 62% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- (786) 246-8087
- Area population (ZIP 33711)
- 18,347
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33711; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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