Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet

8600 BOCA CIEGA DR ST. PETERSBURG FL 33706

About Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet

Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School in St. Pete Beach serves kindergarten through fifth grade with a small enrollment of approximately 333 students employing roughly 24 full-time teachers yielding an approximate student–teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

The school encourages neighborhood pride in education through its magnet program, providing additional enrichment, with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy development where benchmarked against standardized assessments, it ranks in the upper echelon of the state.

The student body is mainly made up of White students, followed by Hispanic and multiracial representation. Approximately one-third of students are eligible for free/reduced lunch. The staff is composed of experienced classroom teachers and district-specialist support.

?Parents and guardians reference the community feel, consistent communication, and focus on their student for both overall growth and individual growth when speaking about the school, making it one of the best elementary schools.

Contact Information

Address

8600 BOCA CIEGA DR ST. PETERSBURG FL 33706

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Phone

(727) 893-2630

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 46% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
329
Total Students
$65681
Avg. Teacher Salary

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School Ratings

Ranked

86

of 102 in Florida

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 73.3%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 11.2%
Black 3.3%
Two+ Races 10.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
73.3%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
11.2%
Black
3.3%
Two+ Races
10.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 329
48%
158 Female
52%
171 Male

Student Population

329 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

662 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School (GBEMS) houses a Center for Innovation and Digital Learning, indicating a focus on technological integration within the curriculum.

FAQ

1. What is Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School's mission?

Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School's mission is to educate and prepare each student to excel in college, career, and life.

2. What grades are served at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?

Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School serves Pre-Kindergarten (PK) through 5th grade.

3. Are there any special programs at the school?

Yes, the school has a Gifted & Talented program and provides qualifying students with advanced academic opportunities.

4. What after-school activities are available for students?

The school encourages students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance community accessibility, promote personal growth, and build competencies.

5. How can parents and guardians get involved?

Parents and guardians can get involved by likely volunteering opportunities as well as attending school events and engaging in school-related activities to support students and school initiatives.


Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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