SKYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.skycrest-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Skycrest Elementary School is a public school located in Clearwater, Florida, serving students as part of the Pinellas County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, critical thinking, and character development. By integrating technology into the classroom and encouraging active student participation, Skycrest aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success and personal growth.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement. Through various school programs, extracurricular activities, and collaborative efforts between teachers and families, Skycrest seeks to build a close-knit school culture. The administration and staff work together to ensure that each student’s individual needs are met, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential within the Clearwater community.

521

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SKYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	330
Black	54
Asian	8
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
330 (63.3%)
White
102 (19.6%)
Black
54 (10.4%)
Two or More
24 (4.6%)
Asian
8 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)469-5987
Website:	http://www.skycrest-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SKYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SKYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	49.5%
Male	263	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)