- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Petersburg, FL
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156004133
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 26
- schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary ranks #10 of 26 schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156004133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120156004133 · St Petersburg, FL Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 13.4:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 536
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary
536 students
What this shows Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary compares
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Florida - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.8%
White 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary
How many students attend Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary?
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary?
48.2% of students at Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary is African American at 44.8% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary?
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary rank among schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary ranks #10 of 26 schools in St Petersburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.