ACADEMY AT THE FARM

WWW.ACADEMYATTHEFARM.COM

Charter School 650 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Academy at the Farm is a unique K-8 public charter school located in Dade City, Florida, that emphasizes a hands-on, multidisciplinary approach to education. Nestled on a rural campus, the school distinguishes itself by integrating traditional academic rigor with agricultural and outdoor learning experiences. By leveraging its farm setting, the school provides students with practical opportunities to engage with nature, animal husbandry, and environmental stewardship, which are woven into the broader curriculum to foster critical thinking and personal responsibility.

The school operates with a focus on creating a close-knit community environment where character development is considered as important as academic achievement. With a commitment to "learning by doing," the Academy at the Farm encourages students to take an active role in their education through projects that bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. This distinct educational model is designed to prepare students for future success by building confidence, fostering a strong work ethic, and instilling a lifelong appreciation for learning and the environment.

650

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY AT THE FARM
Demographic	Student Count
White	520
Hispanic	81
Black	12
Asian	12
Two or More	25

White
520 (80.0 %)
Hispanic
81 (12.5 %)
Two or More
25 (3.8 %)
Black
12 (1.8 %)
Asian
12 (1.8 %)

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:	PASCO
Phone:	(352)588-9737
Website:	http://WWW.ACADEMYATTHEFARM.COM
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 80

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACADEMY AT THE FARM
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	72
Grade 7	75
Grade 8	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACADEMY AT THE FARM
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	313	48.2%
Male	337	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)