LUTZ PREPARATORY SCHOOL

www.lutzprep.org/

Charter School 779 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lutz Preparatory School is a tuition-free public charter school located in Lutz, Florida, serving students in grades K-8. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence, the school operates under a mission to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education that fosters critical thinking and character development. By blending a challenging curriculum with a strong sense of community, the school emphasizes preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on small class sizes and a structured learning environment, which allows for personalized attention and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. In addition to core academic subjects, Lutz Preparatory integrates various enrichment programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture the "whole child." As a public charter, it maintains high standards of accountability while offering an educational alternative that focuses on traditional values and high academic expectations within the Hillsborough County area.

779

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LUTZ PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	138
Black	27
Asian	79
Two or More	59
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
472 (60.6%)
Hispanic
138 (17.7%)
Asian
79 (10.1%)
Two or More
59 (7.6%)
Black
27 (3.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)428-7100
Website:	http://www.lutzprep.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 72

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 89

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LUTZ PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	89
Grade 6	89
Grade 7	88
Grade 8	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LUTZ PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	405	52%
Male	374	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)