LEARNING GATE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Charter School 774 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Learning Gate Community School, located in Lutz, Florida, is a public charter school that operates under the authorization of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on environmental education and sustainability, frequently integrating outdoor learning experiences and nature-based curriculum into its academic programming. By utilizing its campus as a "living laboratory," the school encourages students to engage deeply with ecological concepts and hands-on environmental stewardship.

Academically, the school focuses on fostering a community-oriented environment that prioritizes personalized learning and critical thinking. It aims to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and experiential learning, helping students develop a sense of responsibility toward their local ecosystem. As part of the Hillsborough County system, it maintains state-mandated academic standards while providing a unique educational niche that caters to families seeking an alternative to the conventional suburban classroom model.

774

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEARNING GATE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	483
Hispanic	178
Black	28
Asian	17
Two or More	65
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
483 (62.4 %)
Hispanic
178 (23.0 %)
Two or More
65 (8.4 %)
Black
28 (3.6 %)
Asian
17 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)948-4190
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 80

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEARNING GATE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	88
Grade 6	95
Grade 7	85
Grade 8	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEARNING GATE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	382	49.4%
Male	392	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)