PLATO SEMINOLE
PLATO SEMINOLE is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in LARGO, FL with about 363 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 23 teachers, PLATO SEMINOLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Plato Academy Seminole is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Largo, Florida area. As part of the wider Plato Academy network, the school places a heavy emphasis on a classical education model, integrating Greek language and culture into its curriculum alongside traditional academic subjects. The school is known for fostering a structured, community-oriented environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills from a young age.
Beyond its core curriculum, Plato Academy Seminole focuses on creating a well-rounded educational experience through high standards for student conduct and parental involvement. The school typically maintains a strong emphasis on small class sizes and personalized attention to ensure students meet rigorous state standards while benefiting from the school's unique cultural focus. By blending traditional instructional methods with a commitment to modern educational tools, the campus aims to prepare students for success in secondary education and beyond.
For more information, contact PLATO SEMINOLE at (727) 228-9950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LARGO, FL 33778-2710
(727) 228-9950
PLATO SEMINOLE is a public Title I Charter school in LARGO, FL with about 363 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
PINELLAS DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- PINELLAS
- Total Students:
- 363
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 363 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLATO SEMINOLE is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.