PLATO ACADEMY CLEARWATER

2045 PALMETTO ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33765

www.platoacademy.net

Charter School 616 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Plato Academy Clearwater is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Clearwater, Florida area. As part of the wider Plato Academy network, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on a well-rounded education. A hallmark of the Plato Academy curriculum is the integration of the Greek language and culture into daily instruction, which is designed to promote linguistic development, historical awareness, and a sense of global citizenship among its students.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment characterized by high academic standards and a commitment to character development. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and providing unique extracurricular opportunities, Plato Academy Clearwater aims to foster both intellectual growth and community responsibility. The school serves as a popular choice for local families seeking a specialized charter school experience that balances traditional educational values with a multicultural perspective.

616

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLATO ACADEMY CLEARWATER
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	130
Black	51
Asian	47
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	3

White
354 (57.5%)
Hispanic
130 (21.1%)
Black
51 (8.3%)
Asian
47 (7.6%)
Two or More
31 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)228-9517
Website:	http://www.platoacademy.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 73

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PLATO ACADEMY CLEARWATER
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	63
Grade 7	63
Grade 8	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PLATO ACADEMY CLEARWATER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	306	49.7%
Male	310	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)