CLAY CHARTER ACADEMY

1417 RED APPLE RD
MIDDLEBURG, FL 32068

Charter School 740 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Clay Charter Academy, located in Middleburg, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operating under the umbrella of Charter Schools USA, the academy focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. The school follows a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic program, Clay Charter Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership. The school offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs intended to foster well-rounded personal growth. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and values-based education, the academy strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the local Middleburg community.

740

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLAY CHARTER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	199
Black	225
Asian	11
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
252 (34.1 %)
Black
225 (30.4 %)
Hispanic
199 (26.9 %)
Two or More
47 (6.4 %)
Asian
11 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7 %)
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:	CLAY
Phone:	(904)406-1607
Website:	http://claycharter.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 78

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CLAY CHARTER ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	73
Grade 6	87
Grade 7	87
Grade 8	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CLAY CHARTER ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	376	50.8%
Male	364	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)