Serving the neighborhoods of Anona and Indian Rocks Beach, Anona Elementary School is a highly rated K-5 school that consistently achieves an “A” rating from the Florida Department of Education, indicating sustained high student performance. Other school accolades include designation as a School of Excellence by the State of Florida. The school also ranks in the top 20% of schools in the state and is a top 10 elementary school in Pinellas County.
Deeply rooted in community history, the school was originally established in 1874, moving to its current location on Indian Rocks Road in 1918. Although the building has changed, the school’s dedication to helping students succeed has not. Recently, Anona Elementary was recognized by the Florida Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support project (FLPBIS) as a Model School. This status recognizes the efforts of the current school administration to enhance student quality of life by implementing the nationally researched Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) framework.
However, it’s not all work and no play. Anona Elementary School offers students opportunities to take part in over a dozen after-school clubs and activities, including a computer club, running club, and a music club. Overall, Anona Elementary provides 400 area students with an opportunity to excel both academically and socially, supported by a qualified team of dedicated teachers and staff.
Anona Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
12301 Indian Rocks Rd,
Largo, FL
Pinellas County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Ann Welsh
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.2%
GreatSchools Rating
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
8%
State Average
20%
Science
7%
State Average
23%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
452:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
White
66.8%
Hispanic
16.3%
Two or more races
8.9%
Black
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/30/2021
This is a great school. Teachers are amazing and work is challenging.
1/15/2016
Community is found at Anona. This school is tradition. Our girls love it there. They learn, both socially and academically, the aspects needed for success. Teachers, Prinicpal Management and the staff are committed to working as well as the can and they prove to be successful. A solid 'A 'school. Co...
8/26/2015
A wonderful school and community. Teachers are engaged, caring, and talented. Parent involvement is welcomed. Highly Recommend!
1/6/2014
I have a real issue with a school that does not communicate with a child's non custodial parent. This was after showing up in person at the school to explain the situation. We did not find out our child repeated a grade until after it happened. Clearly the school assumes the custodial parent communi...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Anona Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Largo, FL and is served by the Pinellas County Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 462 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Anona Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $433,366. Discover additional schools in the area, like Seminole High School, The Movement School, Indian Rocks Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Largo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Anona Elementary School.