Below Average

#1319 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center

Elementary School

4824 2ND AVE S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,319 of 1,462

In St. Petersburg

#29 of 30

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About Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center

Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center is a private elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL. Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center serves approximately 40 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,319 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.9 pts below FL schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 40 students, Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center compares to 38 public schools serving similar grades in St. Petersburg, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

This School

14.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

496

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

7.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 90% vs 0%

White 5% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.5% vs 0%

Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center St. Petersburg Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center (this school)	—	40	11.8:1	4.7
FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.6 mi	459	16.4:1	6.5
BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.1 mi	265	13.2:1	8.6
MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.1 mi	373	12.9:1	7.2
DOUGLAS L. JAMERSON JR. ELEMENTARY	1.3 mi	559	14.7:1	8.2
THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL	1.5 mi	790	18.8:1	7.6
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.7 mi	430	14.3:1	6.7
PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.3 mi	463	14.9:1	8.4
TYRONE MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.4 mi	822	20:1	7.1
PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.4 mi	569	12.4:1	5.5
LAKEVIEW FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY	2.4 mi	316	12.6:1	6.1
JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8	2.5 mi	816	15.1:1	9.3
WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.6 mi	539	16.3:1	7.4
JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.7 mi	791	19.3:1	6.4
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.7 mi	363	14.5:1	8.0
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.8 mi	659	13.2:1	6.5
AZALEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.9 mi	451	12.9:1	7.7
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.0 mi	256	11.1:1	7.4
CAMPBELL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.1 mi	462	12.5:1	8.4
MIDTOWN ACADEMY	3.3 mi	366	12.2:1	9.6
PLATO ACADEMY OF ST.PETERSBURG	3.3 mi	370	11.9:1	6.6

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

B 5.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.9 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 19%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 2.8 / 10

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Enrollment 40

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 90.0%

White 5.0%

Hispanic 2.5%

Pacific Islander 2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4824 2ND AVE S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DOUGLAS L. JAMERSON JR. ELEMENTARY (rated 8.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Petersburg, see our St. Petersburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
DISSTON ACADEMY Gulfport	0.6 mi	101	6.6
FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.6 mi	459	6.5
BOCA CIEGA HIGH SCHOOL Gulfport	0.9 mi	1,211	6.2
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.9 mi	165	6.4
MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	373	7.2
ST JUDE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	271	6.8
BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	265	8.6
GULFCOAST SDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	33	6.3
GULFPORT MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gulfport	1.3 mi	379	6.9
DOUGLAS L. JAMERSON JR. ELEMENTARY St. Petersburg	1.3 mi	559	8.2
DIVINE ACADEMY OF LEARNING St. Petersburg	1.4 mi	8	—
THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL St. Petersburg	1.5 mi	790	7.6
GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.4 mi	1,131	6.7
SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Petersburg	1.5 mi	79	4.5
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Petersburg	1.6 mi	109	7.7
MT MORIAH CHRISTIAN FUNDAMENTAL ACADEMY St. Petersburg	1.6 mi	50	5.4
ST PETERSBURG CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.6 mi	417	6.4
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.7 mi	430	6.7
SUNFLOWER PRIVATE SCHOOL Gulfport	1.8 mi	36	6.0
CREATIVE PLAY CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER Gulfport	1.8 mi	4	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33711 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,295

Median Home Value

$253,100

Median Rent

$1,819/mo

Population

18,347

College Educated

32%

Homeownership

71%

Avg Commute

25.6 min

Poverty Rate

17.2%

Median Age

38.5

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APPLE LEARNING CENTER Miami, FL	30	4.8
PRIDE & JOY LEARNING Oakland Park, FL	44	4.8
INDIGO CHRISTIAN JR ACADEMY Daytona Beach, FL	42	4.6
PREMIER ACADEMY SCHOOL Coconut Creek, FL	31	4.6
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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 67 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 43 Some Transit
Bike Score: 76 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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