MCKEEL ACADEMY CENTRAL

www.mckeelelementary.com/

Charter School 610 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

McKeel Elementary Academy is a public charter school located in Lakeland, Florida, that serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the McKeel Academy of Technology family, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on preparing students for success in middle and high school. The academy emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, integrating core curriculum with character development, technology literacy, and a strong sense of community engagement to ensure students are well-rounded and prepared for future educational challenges.

Beyond its academic standards, the school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and its commitment to fostering a collaborative partnership with parents and the local community. By utilizing innovative instructional strategies and maintaining high expectations, McKeel Elementary strives to provide a structured yet nurturing setting where students can thrive. Its reputation as a high-performing institution makes it a sought-after choice for families in the Polk County area looking for a focused and supportive primary education environment.

610

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCKEEL ACADEMY CENTRAL
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	124
Black	63
Asian	13
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	2

White
385 (63.1 %)
Hispanic
124 (20.3 %)
Black
63 (10.3 %)
Two or More
23 (3.8 %)
Asian
13 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	POLK
Phone:	(863)499-1287
Website:	http://www.mckeelelementary.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 40

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MCKEEL ACADEMY CENTRAL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	88
Grade 6	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MCKEEL ACADEMY CENTRAL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	313	51.3%
Male	297	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)