BELLALAGO CHARTER ACADEMY

3651 PLEASANT HILL RD
KISSIMMEE, FL 34746

www.osceolaschools.net

Charter School 1,162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bellalago Charter Academy, located in Kissimmee, Florida, is a K-8 public charter school serving the Osceola County School District. Situated within the master-planned Bellalago community, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment integrated with character development. It is known for its focus on holistic education, encouraging students to excel not only in core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts but also in personal responsibility and community engagement.

The academy is recognized for fostering a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents, which is a hallmark of its charter status. By leveraging its affiliation with the larger Osceola County school system while maintaining its unique charter identity, Bellalago provides students with access to a variety of extracurricular activities, technology-rich classrooms, and specialized programs designed to prepare them for the transition to high school. Its location and commitment to high standards make it a focal point for families in the Pleasant Hill corridor looking for a structured, community-oriented learning experience.

1,162

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELLALAGO CHARTER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	637
Black	266
Asian	34
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
637 (54.8 %)
Black
266 (22.9 %)
White
178 (15.3 %)
Two or More
43 (3.7 %)
Asian
34 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

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:	OSCEOLA
Phone:	(407)933-1690
Website:	http://www.osceolaschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 143

Grade 6 156

Grade 7 141

Grade 8 149

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BELLALAGO CHARTER ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	134
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	143
Grade 6	156
Grade 7	141
Grade 8	149

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BELLALAGO CHARTER ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	582	50.1%
Male	580	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)