Average
#1746 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 46% in state
Fairmount Park Elementary School
Elementary School · PINELLAS
575 41ST ST S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Enrollment
459
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
459
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#1,746 of 3,778
In St. Petersburg
#28 of 43
public schools
In district
#96 of 148
PINELLAS
Academic growth
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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Fairmount Park Elementary School
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About Fairmount Park Elementary School
Fairmount Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL, part of PINELLAS. Fairmount Park Elementary School serves approximately 459 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
Fairmount Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,746 of 3,778 schools in FL. Structured state assessment records for Fairmount Park Elementary School show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 7.7
- FL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Fairmount Park Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
54% of students at Fairmount Park Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Fairmount Park Elementary School — Students at Fairmount Park Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.
How Fairmount Park Elementary School Compares
See how Fairmount Park Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
575 41ST ST S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fairmount Park Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DOUGLAS L. JAMERSON JR. ELEMENTARY (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Petersburg, see our St. Petersburg schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 miNeighborhood 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fairmount Park Elementary School
What grades does Fairmount Park Elementary School serve?
Fairmount Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fairmount Park Elementary School?
Fairmount Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Park Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairmount Park Elementary School rank in FL?
Fairmount Park Elementary School ranks #1,746 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Fairmount Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairmount Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fairmount Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairmount Park Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fairmount Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fairmount Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairmount Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fairmount Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairmount Park Elementary School?
87.6% of students at Fairmount Park Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.2%
- Phone
- (727) 893-2132
Resources & Links
District
PINELLAS- District Enrollment
- 91,021
- Schools in District
- 153
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,514
- District Rank
- #96 of 148
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