PLATO ACADEMY PALM HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL

www.platoacademy.net

Charter School 370 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Plato Academy Palm Harbor is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Palm Harbor, Florida, area. As part of the broader Plato Academy network, the school is founded on the principles of classical education, emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum that integrates the study of the Greek language and culture alongside core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy. The school focuses on cultivating high academic standards while fostering character development and a lifelong love of learning within a supportive, community-oriented environment.

The school is known for its commitment to small class sizes and a personalized approach to education, which aims to help students reach their full intellectual potential. By blending traditional instructional methods with modern educational tools, Plato Academy seeks to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares students for future academic success. In addition to its core curriculum, the school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, viewing the partnership between home and school as a vital component of the educational experience.

370

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLATO ACADEMY PALM HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	42
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	13

White
303 (81.9 %)
Hispanic
42 (11.4 %)
Two or More
13 (3.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.9 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)

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:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)228-6850
Website:	http://www.platoacademy.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 35

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PLATO ACADEMY PALM HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	45
Grade 6	45
Grade 7	42
Grade 8	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PLATO ACADEMY PALM HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	179	48.4%
Male	191	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)