MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL

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Charter School 1,763 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Minneola Elementary Conversion Charter School, located in Minneola, Florida, is a public school operating under the Lake County School District. As a "conversion charter," the school transitioned from a traditional district-run school to charter status, allowing it more autonomy in its operational and instructional approaches while remaining part of the public school system. It serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on providing a comprehensive elementary education that adheres to state standards while leveraging the flexibility provided by its charter model.

The school emphasizes a collaborative environment that integrates academic rigor with character development. By utilizing its charter status, Minneola Elementary is able to tailor specific programs and resource allocations to better meet the unique needs of its student body. The school remains deeply connected to the local Minneola community, maintaining a focus on student achievement, teacher professional development, and strong family engagement to support a well-rounded educational experience for its pupils.

1,763

Total Students

104.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	885
Hispanic	548
Black	111
Asian	108
Two or More	95
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
885 (50.2%)
Hispanic
548 (31.1%)
Black
111 (6.3%)
Asian
108 (6.1%)
Two or More
95 (5.4%)
American Indian
14 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	LAKE
Phone:	(352)394-2600
Website:	http://moe.lake.k12.fl.us//
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,763
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 40

Kindergarten 172

Grade 1 191

Grade 2 180

Grade 3 184

Grade 4 185

Grade 5 199

Grade 6 212

Grade 7 204

Grade 8 196

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	172
Grade 1	191
Grade 2	180
Grade 3	184
Grade 4	185
Grade 5	199
Grade 6	212
Grade 7	204
Grade 8	196

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	910	51.6%
Male	853	48.4%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th