PINECREST ACADEMY WESLEY CHAPEL

Charter School 1,132 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Plato Academy Charter School in Land O’ Lakes is part of a network of tuition-free, public charter schools in Florida that emphasizes a classical education model. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a unique focus on Greek language and culture. By fostering a structured learning environment, the school aims to develop critical thinking skills, character, and academic excellence, preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its small class sizes and high level of parental involvement, which are hallmarks of the Plato Academy network. They prioritize a well-rounded educational experience by balancing traditional core subjects—such as mathematics, science, and language arts—with character development and community-based activities. By maintaining high standards and a consistent emphasis on personalized attention, Plato Academy strives to create a supportive community that encourages students to achieve their full intellectual and social potential.

1,132

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINECREST ACADEMY WESLEY CHAPEL
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	426
Black	138
Asian	72
Two or More	56
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
431 (38.1 %)
Hispanic
426 (37.6 %)
Black
138 (12.2 %)
Asian
72 (6.4 %)
Two or More
56 (4.9 %)
American Indian
7 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	PASCO
Phone:	(813)355-0002
Website:	http://pinecrestwesleychapel.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 180

Grade 1 178

Grade 2 164

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 136

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINECREST ACADEMY WESLEY CHAPEL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	180
Grade 1	178
Grade 2	164
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	91
Grade 6	136
Grade 7	83
Grade 8	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINECREST ACADEMY WESLEY CHAPEL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	575	50.8%
Male	557	49.2%

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