MATER ACADEMY AT ST CLOUD

1925 NORA TYSON RD
ST. CLOUD, FL 34771

www.materstcloud.com

Charter School 546 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mater Academy at St. Cloud is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K-8. Located in St. Cloud, Florida, the school operates under the mission of providing a rigorous, high-quality academic environment that prepares students for success in college and their future careers. As part of the wider Mater Academy network, the school emphasizes a values-based education, blending traditional academic standards with a focus on character development and community involvement.

The school is known for its focus on holistic student achievement, offering a curriculum that integrates technology and innovative teaching methods. In addition to core academic subjects, Mater Academy at St. Cloud provides a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to foster leadership and creativity. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive learning atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

546

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATER ACADEMY AT ST CLOUD
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	376
Black	24
Asian	16
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
376 (68.9 %)
White
108 (19.8 %)
Black
24 (4.4 %)
Two or More
20 (3.7 %)
Asian
16 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	OSCEOLA
Phone:	(305)343-2434
Website:	http://www.materstcloud.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
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 47

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATER ACADEMY AT ST CLOUD
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	67
Grade 6	66
Grade 7	52
Grade 8	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATER ACADEMY AT ST CLOUD
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	253	46.3%
Male	293	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)