PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT WEST MELBOURNE

School Overview
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy (PCCA) in West Melbourne is a public charter school that operates with a focus on a classical education model. Unlike traditional public schools, the academy emphasizes a curriculum rooted in the "liberal arts and sciences," prioritizing critical thinking, historical literacy, and the development of strong character. The school is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for higher education by focusing on core subjects such as literature, mathematics, history, and the sciences, often utilizing a traditional, teacher-led instructional approach.

As a charter school authorized within the Brevard Public Schools system, PCCA West Melbourne is tuition-free and open to the public, though it functions with its own board and governing structure. The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community culture, aiming to foster a sense of civic virtue and intellectual discipline among its student body. Its location on Minton Road in Palm Bay serves as a key educational choice for families in the region who are seeking an alternative to the standard district-managed curriculum, focusing specifically on a structured, knowledge-based educational experience.
796
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT WEST MELBOURNE
Demographic Student Count
White550
Hispanic122
Black37
Asian32
Two or More50
American Indian5
  • White
    550 (69.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    122 (15.3 %)
  • Two or More
    50 (6.3 %)
  • Black
    37 (4.6 %)
  • Asian
    32 (4.0 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (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: BREVARD
Phone: (321)499-2585
Website: http://www.pineapplecoveclassicalacademywm.com
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 177
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 74
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 72
Grade 1 90
Grade 2 90
Grade 3 90
Grade 4 86
Grade 5 106
Grade 6 90
Grade 7 86
Grade 8 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT WEST MELBOURNE
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten72
Grade 190
Grade 290
Grade 390
Grade 486
Grade 5106
Grade 690
Grade 786
Grade 886
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT WEST MELBOURNE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43654.8%
Male36045.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)