Skip to main content

Excellent

#633 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 17% in state

Shore Acres Elementary School

Elementary School · Pinellas · St. Petersburg, FL

A Pinellas elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1800 62ND AVE NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

  • Math 77% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency77.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+16.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$12,514
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Shore Acres Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency77%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2013
ELA
64%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Shore Acres Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,083/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Petersburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,503

Median home value

$293,700

Median rent

$1,369/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Canterbury School of FloridaPrivate · tuition7.9PK–120.6 mi347Compare →
Lutheran Church of the Cross Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9PK–81.3 mi373Compare →
Shorecrest Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4PK–121.4 mi908Compare →
Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0PK–81.5 mi217Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Pinellas

Schools in district
153
Rank in district
#40 of 148
District spending per student
$12,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shore Acres Elementary School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shore Acres Elementary School

Shore Acres Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 695 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #633 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shore Acres Elementary School

What grades does Shore Acres Elementary School serve?

Shore Acres Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Shore Acres Elementary School?

Shore Acres Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shore Acres Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shore Acres Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shore Acres Elementary School rank in FL?

Shore Acres Elementary School ranks #633 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Shore Acres Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shore Acres Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Shore Acres Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shore Acres Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Shore Acres Elementary School a charter school?

No, Shore Acres Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Shore Acres Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Shore Acres Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shore Acres Elementary School?

39.6% of students at Shore Acres 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
695
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Pinellas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
Area population (ZIP 33702)
31,233
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
42.9
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 33702; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.