PLATO SEMINOLE

www.platoacademy.net

Charter School 366 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Plato Academy Seminole is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Largo, Florida area. As part of the wider Plato Academy network, the school places a heavy emphasis on a classical education model, integrating Greek language and culture into its curriculum alongside traditional academic subjects. The school is known for fostering a structured, community-oriented environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills from a young age.

Beyond its core curriculum, Plato Academy Seminole focuses on creating a well-rounded educational experience through high standards for student conduct and parental involvement. The school typically maintains a strong emphasis on small class sizes and personalized attention to ensure students meet rigorous state standards while benefiting from the school's unique cultural focus. By blending traditional instructional methods with a commitment to modern educational tools, the campus aims to prepare students for success in secondary education and beyond.

366

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLATO SEMINOLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	50
Black	23
Asian	15
Two or More	18

White
260 (71.0 %)
Hispanic
50 (13.7 %)
Black
23 (6.3 %)
Two or More
18 (4.9 %)
Asian
15 (4.1 %)

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)228-9950
Website:	http://www.platoacademy.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 36

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PLATO SEMINOLE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	45
Grade 6	46
Grade 7	45
Grade 8	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PLATO SEMINOLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	51.4%
Male	178	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)