PATRIOT OAKS ACADEMY

475 LONGLEAF PINE PKWY
SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259

www-poa.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

1,468 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Patriot Oaks Academy is a highly-regarded K-8 public school located in Saint Johns, Florida, situated within the St. Johns County School District. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering a "community of excellence." It emphasizes a well-rounded education that integrates core curriculum with opportunities for arts, athletics, and extracurricular development, all while maintaining a strong focus on preparing students for high school success.

The school is particularly noted for its modern facilities and active parent-teacher involvement, which help support a collaborative learning culture. As part of a growing suburban community, Patriot Oaks Academy places a high priority on character development and student leadership, often utilizing the "Patriot" identity to instill values of responsibility and service. By consistently earning top marks in state accountability ratings, the school has established itself as a primary educational hub for families in the northern St. Johns County area.

1,468

Total Students

90.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PATRIOT OAKS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	940
Hispanic	162
Black	40
Asian	240
Two or More	85
Pacific Islander	1

White
940 (64.0 %)
Asian
240 (16.3 %)
Hispanic
162 (11.0 %)
Two or More
85 (5.8 %)
Black
40 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-4050
Website:	http://www-poa.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 166

Grade 4 173

Grade 5 202

Grade 6 186

Grade 7 173

Grade 8 178