Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary School

Outstanding elementary school! Wonderful and effective STEM (Math & Science) program.

Some teachers might benefit from retraining or time off.

I have two children at this school and I feel very fortunate to have found it. If you are lucky enough to make it in through the lottery, GRAB your spot fast!! The school is organized, has an amazing group of teachers who are so dedicated and caring, and is the most unique curriculum going. When I first toured schools (and I toured almost all of them) I thought, Math and Engineering for little ones? Isn't it a little too soon to pigeonhole your kids careers? But I was wrong..it is the method that ALL subjects are taught in (art, PE, music too) that teach kids how to solve real world problems. The goal of education should be to create thinkers, good communicators, and problem solvers, not regurgitators of memorized information...and Jamerson does that better than any school I have seen. If we didn't make it here there was only a couple private preparatory schools I would have considered sending them too for such a great education....lucky for us we lotteried in. The student body is diverse, and we like that, as it mirrors life in the real world and allows them to connect with kids of all races, economic situations, and ablilities. I like many others have only one regret, that there is no Jamerson Middle to sent them to when we are finished.

Quite simply, Jamerson is simply the best elementary school in Pinellas County. From the teachers, innovative engineering program, focus on STEAM principles and true learning rather than perfect test scores, this school excels beyond belief. My son has attended this school his entire elementary school years except for four months in a public charter school which was a mistake on my part as a parent. I quickly realized my error and my son was fortunate to be able to return "home". A diverse student body, wonderful activities/clubs, awesome field trips, excellent before/after school program on site and teachers who love their jobs have made school exceptional. My only complaint.....add a middle school here.