PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

459 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a highly regarded public school within the Pinellas County School District. As a "fundamental" school, it operates on a specialized educational model that emphasizes high academic standards, structured environments, and a strong partnership between parents, students, and teachers. The school curriculum is designed to be rigorous and back-to-basics, prioritizing core subjects while fostering a disciplined classroom atmosphere that encourages student accountability and personal responsibility.

Because it follows a fundamental program, the school requires a high level of parental involvement, including mandatory attendance at monthly PTA meetings and consistent oversight of student homework. Enrollment at Pasadena Fundamental is typically managed through a district-wide application and lottery process due to its popularity and specific requirements. The school is known for its strong community culture and its focus on preparing students for academic success through a consistent, traditional, and goal-oriented approach to learning.

459

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	72
Black	17
Asian	12
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
320 (69.7%)
Hispanic
72 (15.7%)
Two or More
36 (7.8%)
Black
17 (3.7%)
Asian
12 (2.6%)
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)893-2646
Website:	http://www.pasadena-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	51.2%
Male	224	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)