PLATO ACADEMY TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL

8810 OLD COUNTRY RD 54
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653

www.platoacademy.net

Charter School 489 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Plato Academy Trinity is a public charter school located in New Port Richey, Florida, serving students as part of the broader Plato Academy network. The school is distinct for its focus on a classical education model, which emphasizes rigorous academics, critical thinking, and a strong foundation in the liberal arts. A signature component of their curriculum is the integration of the Greek language and culture, which is taught to students to foster a deeper understanding of historical and linguistic roots, setting the school apart from traditional public school offerings.

As a charter school, Plato Academy Trinity operates with a tuition-free, open-enrollment policy, though it often maintains a high demand for admission due to its reputation for academic excellence. The school promotes a tight-knit community environment, encouraging strong parent involvement and character development alongside standard educational benchmarks. By blending a structured, high-standards curriculum with an emphasis on global citizenship and cultural literacy, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and beyond.

489

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLATO ACADEMY TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	122
Black	24
Asian	13
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
300 (61.3%)
Hispanic
122 (24.9%)
Two or More
29 (5.9%)
Black
24 (4.9%)
Asian
13 (2.7%)
American Indian
1 (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:	(727)205-6360
Website:	http://www.platoacademy.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 68

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PLATO ACADEMY TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	59
Grade 6	54
Grade 7	37
Grade 8	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PLATO ACADEMY TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	44.2%
Male	273	55.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)