GARRISON-JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

545 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garrison-Jones Elementary School is a public school located in Dunedin, Florida, serving students in the Pinellas County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, utilizing a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Garrison-Jones is known for its active school community, which frequently involves parents and local stakeholders in various extracurricular programs and events. The school prioritizes a "whole-child" approach, integrating social-emotional learning with core subjects to ensure students develop both intellectually and characteristically. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school strives to create a welcoming, safe, and engaging atmosphere that helps children transition effectively from their early elementary years through their final elementary grade.

545

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARRISON-JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	173
Black	20
Asian	6
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
309 (56.7%)
Hispanic
173 (31.7%)
Two or More
35 (6.4%)
Black
20 (3.7%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)469-5716
Website:	http://www.garrison-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 66

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GARRISON-JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	66
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GARRISON-JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	49.2%
Male	277	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)