GOVERNOR'S CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 319 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
The Governor's Charter School, located on Mahan Drive in Tallahassee, Florida, operates under the jurisdiction of the Leon County School District. As a charter school, it functions as a tuition-free public school that operates with a degree of autonomy, allowing it to implement specialized educational programs or teaching philosophies that differ from traditional district-run schools. It serves as part of the broader educational landscape of Leon County, providing families in the Tallahassee area with an alternative academic environment while remaining accountable to the state’s educational standards.

The school is deeply integrated into the Leon County School system, meaning it follows district-wide policies regarding curriculum mandates, administrative oversight, and student performance assessments. Because it is a charter institution, it often emphasizes specific academic goals, small class sizes, or unique instructional models designed to address the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and students interested in enrolling, the school’s official portal through the Leon County Schools website acts as the primary resource for admissions information, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives.
319
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOVERNOR'S CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White24
Hispanic20
Black255
Asian2
Two or More18
  • Black
    255 (79.9 %)
  • White
    24 (7.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (5.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
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: LEON
Phone: (850)391-5259
Website: http://www.governorscharter.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 187
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 33
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 34
Grade 6 32
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GOVERNOR'S CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten33
Grade 141
Grade 247
Grade 341
Grade 430
Grade 534
Grade 632
Grade 729
Grade 832
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GOVERNOR'S CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14946.7%
Male17053.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)