GLADES ACADEMY INC

7368 STATE ROAD 15 BLDG 15
PAHOKEE, FL 33476

www.gladesacademy.org

Charter School 267 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Glades Academy, located in Pahokee, Florida, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on providing a structured, supportive, and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique needs of the local Glades community. By emphasizing small class sizes and personalized instruction, Glades Academy aims to foster student achievement, critical thinking, and character development in a setting that encourages active participation from both students and their families.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school is committed to creating a safe and engaging campus culture that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. Through a combination of traditional learning, data-driven instruction, and community-focused initiatives, Glades Academy strives to bridge educational gaps and provide its students with the essential tools needed to excel in a global society. Its mission centers on the belief that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve excellence when provided with the right resources and a dedicated support system.

267

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLADES ACADEMY INC
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	72
Black	182
Two or More	1

Black
182 (68.2 %)
Hispanic
72 (27.0 %)
White
12 (4.5 %)
Two or More
1 (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:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)924-9402
Website:	http://www.gladesacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 29

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 32