BIG PINE ACADEMY

MONROE
30220 OVERSEAS HWY
BIG PINE KEY, FL 33043
Charter School 101 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Big Pine Academy is a public charter school located on Big Pine Key, Florida, serving students in the Monroe County School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is known for its small-school atmosphere, which allows for personalized attention and a tight-knit educational environment that reflects the unique culture of the Florida Keys. The academy emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to foster academic growth while encouraging students to engage actively with their local environment.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Monroe County School District and is committed to meeting state academic standards while providing programs tailored to the needs of its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Big Pine Academy focuses on preparing students for future success through collaborative learning and community involvement. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for elementary education in the Lower Keys, maintaining a focus on student achievement and character development within a supportive, coastal setting.
101
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    72 (71.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (25.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MONROE
Phone: (305)872-1266
Website: http://bigpineacademy.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 12
Gender Ratio