SPRING CREEK CHARTER SCHOOL

sce.lake.k12.fl.us

Charter School 606 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Spring Creek Charter School, located in the rural community of Paisley, Florida, is a public charter school serving students within the Lake County School District. As a small, community-focused institution, it is known for providing an intimate learning environment that emphasizes personalized attention and a strong connection between students, staff, and the local area. The school typically focuses on fostering academic growth while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that encourages student character development and civic engagement.

The school operates with a mission to integrate high academic standards with unique educational experiences that take advantage of its setting. By functioning as a charter school, it maintains a degree of autonomy that allows for tailored instructional approaches designed to meet the specific needs of its student population. For families in the Paisley area, Spring Creek Charter serves as a vital educational hub that prioritizes a collaborative school culture and a commitment to preparing students for future success within a supportive, close-knit academic community.

606

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPRING CREEK CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	485
Hispanic	91
Black	7
Two or More	23

White
485 (80.0%)
Hispanic
91 (15.0%)
Two or More
23 (3.8%)
Black
7 (1.2%)

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:	LAKE
Phone:	(352)669-3275
Website:	http://sce.lake.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 73

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 41