PINELLAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

www.pinellasprep.org

Charter School 794 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pinellas Preparatory Academy, located in Largo, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, which emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects while integrating character development and civic responsibility into the daily learning experience. By fostering a structured and supportive environment, the academy aims to prepare students not only for high school success but also to become well-rounded, contributing members of their community.

The school places a significant focus on small class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve their individual academic potential. Beyond traditional academics, Pinellas Preparatory Academy promotes active parental involvement and encourages a culture of collaboration between teachers, students, and families. Their educational approach is designed to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that students are equipped with the tools necessary for both personal growth and future academic advancement.

794

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINELLAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	488
Hispanic	132
Black	45
Asian	86
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
488 (61.5 %)
Hispanic
132 (16.6 %)
Asian
86 (10.8 %)
Black
45 (5.7 %)
Two or More
37 (4.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)536-3600
Website:	http://www.pinellasprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 84

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 89

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINELLAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	90
Grade 6	89
Grade 7	88
Grade 8	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINELLAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	380	47.9%
Male	414	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)