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LAKEVIEW FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY

2229 25TH ST S, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33712PINELLAS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
351
Students
Total enrolled
$13,882
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 31% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 351 students in grades PK–05 in ST PETERSBURG, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,882 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LAKEVIEW FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary in ST PETERSBURG, Florida, serving grades PK–05 with 351 students. The district invests $13,882 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at LAKEVIEW FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY

351
Total Students
13.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution169 male · 182 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 174 students
Student Composition
41%
9%
39%
Asian6%
White41%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black39%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120156001631

Academic Outcomes at LAKEVIEW FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 33712

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,882Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,882
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,108
Student Support$2,638
Administration$1,666
Operations$2,082
Other$1,388
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,882 spent per student, an estimated $6,150 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
57%
State government
25.1%
Local (property tax)
56.7%
Federal programs
18.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MADEIRA BEACH FUNDAMENTAL K-8PINELLAS ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE
↓
Middle
PINELLAS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOLJOSEPH L. CARWISE MIDDLE SCHOOLPALM HARBOR MIDDLE SCHOOLFITZGERALD MIDDLE SCHOOL
+8 more
↓
High School
PALM HARBOR UNIVERSITY HIGHEAST LAKE HIGH SCHOOLLARGO HIGH SCHOOLPINELLAS PARK HIGH SCHOOL
+12 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyPinellas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPINELLAS →
Phone: (727)893-2139
NCES ID: 120156001631
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ST PETERSBURG seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
2229 25TH ST S, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33712
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.