PLANTATION KEY SCHOOL

MONROE
100 LAKE RD
TAVERNIER, FL 33070
565 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Plantation Key School (PKS), located in Tavernier, Florida, is a comprehensive public school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. As part of the Monroe County School District, it functions as a central educational hub for the Upper Keys community. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that prepares middle-schoolers for the transition to high school at Coral Shores High School.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Plantation Key School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community, often serving as a focal point for local events and parent involvement. With its location in the Florida Keys, the school also integrates the unique environment of the area into its culture, promoting both personal growth and community stewardship among its diverse student body.
565
Total Students
40.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    344 (60.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    205 (36.3 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: MONROE
Phone: (305)853-3281
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 158
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* 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 26
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 49
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 65
Grade 6 73
Grade 7 64
Grade 8 71
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
TREASURE VILLAGE MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL
MONROE
Charter School 204 Students
86731 OVERSEAS HWY
ISLAMORADA, FL 33036 (3.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th