WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westgate Elementary School, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a public school serving the Pinellas County School District. Situated in the Westgate neighborhood, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its diverse student body. As part of the broader Pinellas County school system, it adheres to state curriculum standards while offering various programs designed to meet the unique educational needs of its elementary-aged learners.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its official website, Westgate Elementary maintains open communication with families, providing resources, school news, and insights into their educational approach. By integrating core academic subjects with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both curiosity and personal responsibility within a safe, inclusive campus setting.

498

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	140
Black	65
Asian	22
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
232 (46.6%)
Hispanic
140 (28.1%)
Black
65 (13.1%)
Two or More
38 (7.6%)
Asian
22 (4.4%)
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)893-2144
Website:	http://www.westgate-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 45

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	49.8%
Male	250	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)