MAXIMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.maximoelementary.com/

339 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Maximo Elementary School, located in the Lakewood area of St. Petersburg, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Pinellas County School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for a diverse student body. With a focus on academic development and social-emotional growth, Maximo utilizes a variety of teaching strategies aimed at helping students meet state standards while fostering a love for learning.

Beyond core academics, Maximo Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement through various programs and initiatives. The school typically hosts events and partnerships designed to bridge the gap between home and classroom, encouraging parents to take an active role in their child's education. By maintaining a focus on creating a nurturing atmosphere, Maximo strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing character development alongside traditional curriculum.

339

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAXIMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	19
Black	265
Two or More	28

Black
265 (78.2%)
Two or More
28 (8.3%)
White
27 (8.0%)
Hispanic
19 (5.6%)

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)893-2191
Website:	http://www.maximoelementary.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 35

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MAXIMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MAXIMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	154	45.4%
Male	185	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)