MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Melrose Elementary School, located in the historic Midtown area of St. Petersburg, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of the Pinellas County School District. As a dedicated magnet school, Melrose focuses on Innovation and Gifted education, aiming to foster academic excellence through a rigorous, technology-integrated curriculum. The school is known for its commitment to providing students with hands-on learning experiences, often utilizing project-based instruction to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Melrose Elementary plays a significant role in the local community by prioritizing equitable access to high-quality education. The school places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement, supported by a faculty dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment. Through its partnership with district resources and community stakeholders, Melrose strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility.

356

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	24
Black	304
Two or More	14

Black
304 (85.4%)
Hispanic
24 (6.7%)
White
14 (3.9%)
Two or More
14 (3.9%)

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)893-2175
Website:	http://www.melrose-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 24

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	48.9%
Male	182	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)