PLATO ACADEMY LARGO CHARTER SCHOOL

www.platoacademy.net

Charter School 347 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Plato Academy Largo is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Largo, Florida area. As part of the Plato Academy network, the school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum that places a heavy emphasis on core subjects, including mathematics, science, and language arts. A defining characteristic of the school’s identity is its focus on classical education principles, which often includes the study of the Greek language and culture, intended to foster a well-rounded academic foundation and encourage critical thinking among its students.

Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes a supportive community environment that encourages parent involvement and active student participation. By maintaining smaller learning settings compared to traditional public schools, Plato Academy Largo aims to provide personalized attention to help students achieve their potential. The school adheres to Florida’s educational standards while operating under its unique charter mission, making it a popular choice for families looking for a structured, values-driven educational experience in the Pinellas County region.

347

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLATO ACADEMY LARGO CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	83
Black	23
Asian	25
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
202 (58.2 %)
Hispanic
83 (23.9 %)
Asian
25 (7.2 %)
Black
23 (6.6 %)
Two or More
13 (3.7 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)228-9552
Website:	http://www.platoacademy.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 35

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PLATO ACADEMY LARGO CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	45
Grade 7	40
Grade 8	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PLATO ACADEMY LARGO CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	49.9%
Male	174	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)