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#771 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School

Elementary School

6001 7TH AVE S, St. Petersburg, FL 33707

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#771 of 1,462

In St. Petersburg

#20 of 30

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About Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School

Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School is a private elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL. Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School serves approximately 33 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio.

Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #771 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares0.3 pts below FL schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 33 students, Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School 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.

Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School 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 Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School compares to 38 public schools serving similar grades in St. Petersburg, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

This School

14.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

496

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

7.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 51.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 36.4% vs 0%

White 6.1% vs 0%

Asian 6.1% vs 0%

Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School St. Petersburg Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School (this school)	—	33	11:1	6.3
BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.3 mi	265	13.2:1	8.6
PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.4 mi	463	14.9:1	8.4
FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	459	16.4:1	6.5
MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.0 mi	373	12.9:1	7.2
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.1 mi	430	14.3:1	6.7
THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL	2.1 mi	790	18.8:1	7.6
DOUGLAS L. JAMERSON JR. ELEMENTARY	2.2 mi	559	14.7:1	8.2
TYRONE MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.2 mi	822	20:1	7.1
AZALEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.3 mi	451	12.9:1	7.7
GULF BEACHES ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL	2.5 mi	333	13.9:1	9.5
AZALEA MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.8 mi	684	17.5:1	5.6
WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.8 mi	539	16.3:1	7.4
LAKEVIEW FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY	3.2 mi	316	12.6:1	6.1
PLATO ACADEMY OF ST.PETERSBURG	3.2 mi	370	11.9:1	6.6
JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8	3.3 mi	816	15.1:1	9.3
PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	569	12.4:1	5.5
SEVENTY-FOURTH ST. ELEMENTARY	3.4 mi	426	11.8:1	6.4
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.6 mi	363	14.5:1	8.0
JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.7 mi	791	19.3:1	6.4
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.7 mi	659	13.2:1	6.5

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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 6.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 60%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C- 1.9 / 10

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Enrollment 33

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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 51.5%

Hispanic 36.4%

White 6.1%

Asian 6.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6001 7TH AVE S, St. Petersburg, FL 33707

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Petersburg, see our St. Petersburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.3 mi	265	8.6
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.4 mi	165	6.4
BOCA CIEGA HIGH SCHOOL Gulfport	0.4 mi	1,211	6.2
DISSTON ACADEMY Gulfport	0.9 mi	101	6.6
ST JUDE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	271	6.8
ELIM JUNIOR ACADEMY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	40	4.7
ST PETERSBURG CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.3 mi	417	6.4
GULFPORT MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gulfport	1.2 mi	379	6.9
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.4 mi	244	7.3
CREATIVE PLAY CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER Gulfport	1.5 mi	4	—
SUNFLOWER PRIVATE SCHOOL Gulfport	1.5 mi	36	6.0
PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.4 mi	463	8.4
WALDEN SCHOOL Gulfport	1.6 mi	16	—
FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.6 mi	459	6.5
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	430	6.7
MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.0 mi	373	7.2
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY St. Petersburg	2.0 mi	438	7.7
DIVINE ACADEMY OF LEARNING St. Petersburg	2.0 mi	8	—
TYRONE MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.2 mi	822	7.1
THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	790	7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33707 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,560

Median Home Value

$344,600

Median Rent

$1,512/mo

Population

24,456

College Educated

39.6%

Homeownership

70.1%

Avg Commute

26.2 min

Poverty Rate

13%

Median Age

59.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School

What grades does Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School serve?

Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School?

Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School rank in FL?

Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School ranks #771 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School 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 Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School a religious school?

Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 19 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 39 Some Transit
Bike Score: 73 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 33
Gender Split: 61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Teachers (FTE): 3
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Pinellas County
Phone: (727) 345-2141

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