Elisa Nelson Elementary

Elisa Nelson Elementary serves 431 students in grades 1 through 5 in Palm Harbor, Florida. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — built on a 9.4 academic score and a 9.5 growth score. That growth figure is particularly telling: students here advance faster than expected year over year, not just arrive with existing advantages.

The numbers place Elisa Nelson in rare company statewide. It ranks #31 out of 3,777 public schools in Florida, outperforming 99% of schools across the state. Among elementary schools specifically, it sits at #28 of 2,196 — a position that holds up against schools in Florida's largest suburban and urban districts.

Locally, it ranks #1 among all 11 public schools in Palm Harbor. The school operates as a regular public elementary with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1, keeping class sizes moderate enough to support consistent individual attention. The alignment between its academic score and growth score signals a school that produces strong outcomes rather than simply reflecting the demographics of the families it serves.

For parents comparing elementary options in Palm Harbor, the statewide ranking and the growth trajectory together tell a clear and consistent story.