PALM BAY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.palmbayacademy.org

Charter School 364 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Palm Bay Academy (PBA) is a public charter school located in Palm Bay, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while integrating specialized programs designed to foster critical thinking and global awareness. As a charter institution, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows for a unique educational environment, often characterized by smaller class sizes and a dedicated focus on meeting individual student needs within a structured, goal-oriented setting.

Beyond its core academics, Palm Bay Academy places a strong focus on character development and community involvement. The school often incorporates enrichment activities and extracurricular opportunities to provide a well-rounded experience, aiming to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. By maintaining a tuition-free model, the academy provides an alternative educational choice for families in Brevard County who are seeking a focused learning environment outside of the traditional district-run public school system.

364

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM BAY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	61
Black	170
Asian	3
Two or More	26

Black
170 (46.7 %)
White
104 (28.6 %)
Hispanic
61 (16.8 %)
Two or More
26 (7.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)984-2710
Website:	http://www.palmbayacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 50

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM BAY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	20
Grade 5	33
Grade 6	22
Grade 7	60
Grade 8	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM BAY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	51.4%
Male	177	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)