LUCIOUS AND EMMA NIXON ACADEMY CHARTER

LUCIOUS AND EMMA NIXON ACADEMY CHARTER is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in ORLANDO, FL with about 89 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, LUCIOUS AND EMMA NIXON ACADEMY CHARTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy is a public charter school located in the 32808 area of Orlando, Florida. Operating under the umbrella of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district, the academy is designed to provide a tailored educational environment for students within the local community. As a charter institution, it functions with a degree of operational autonomy while remaining accountable to the district for academic outcomes and state standards.

The school is named in honor of Lucious and Emma Nixon, local figures whose legacy is tied to the struggle for civil rights and voting equality in Florida. The academy emphasizes a commitment to fostering student success through a structured curriculum that aims to prepare pupils for future academic and personal challenges. By partnering with the broader OCPS system, the academy leverages district resources to support its faculty and student body, focusing on community-centered learning and educational equity.

For more information, contact LUCIOUS AND EMMA NIXON ACADEMY CHARTER at (407) 412-6968 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.