SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMY

SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 1,195 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 79 teachers, SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMY 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.

SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMY, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a high-performing public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated under the McKeel Academy of Technology system, the school is known for its "Project-Based Learning" (PBL) instructional model. This approach emphasizes hands-on, collaborative projects that integrate core academic subjects with real-world applications, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their own education.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, community-oriented culture often referred to by the campus as the "McKeel family." With a commitment to academic excellence, technology integration, and character development, SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMY maintains a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. Its status as a charter school allows it to implement specialized educational strategies while remaining tuition-free and accessible to the local public.

For more information, contact SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMY at (863) 510-0044 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.