Jim Thorpe Fundamental

About Jim Thorpe Fundamental

Jim Thorpe Fundamental School is a public elementary school located in the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida. It is part of the Pinellas County School District and serves students in grades K-5. The school is named after Jim Thorpe, an Olympic athlete and Native American leader.
At Jim Thorpe Fundamental, students are encouraged to reach their highest potential. The school emphasizes a strong academic program and provides a safe and respectful learning environment. The school has a variety of programs and activities to help students reach their goals. These include an after-school program, a computer lab, and a library.
The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and field trips. These activities help students develop important skills such as teamwork, communication, and leadership.
Jim Thorpe Fundamental is committed to providing a high-quality education to its students. The staff is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and become successful in the future. With a focus on academic excellence and a supportive environment, Jim Thorpe Fundamental is a great choice for families looking for a top-notch education.

Address:	2450 W. Alton Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone:	(714) 430-5800
Site:	sausd.us
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	883 students

Overview Jim Thorpe Fundamental

Jim Thorpe Fundamental serves 883 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Jim Thorpe Fundamental placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Jim Thorpe Fundamental

Jim Thorpe Fundamental is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Jim Thorpe Fundamental is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.