MATER PALMS ACADEMY

401 S POINCIANA BLVD
KISSIMMEE, FL 34746

www.materpalms.com

Charter School 865 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mater Palms Academy, located in Kissimmee, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the Academica network, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, character development, and critical thinking skills. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success by fostering a culture of high expectations and individualized student support.

The school is known for its commitment to a "back-to-basics" educational philosophy, often incorporating a structured approach to learning that balances traditional instruction with modern technology. Mater Palms Academy places a strong emphasis on parental involvement and community engagement, striving to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive campus culture. By maintaining small class sizes and a clear code of conduct, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and personal responsibility in its student body.

865

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATER PALMS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	600
Black	54
Asian	10
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
600 (69.4 %)
White
169 (19.5 %)
Black
54 (6.2 %)
Two or More
28 (3.2 %)
Asian
10 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)

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)288-7998
Website:	http://www.materpalms.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	479
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 100

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 103

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATER PALMS ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	106
Grade 6	103
Grade 7	97
Grade 8	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATER PALMS ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	440	50.9%
Male	425	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)