PALMETTO CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 458 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Palmetto Charter School, located at 1607 17th St W in Palmetto, Florida, is a public charter school serving students within the Manatee County School District. As a charter institution, it operates with a degree of independence from the traditional district school system while remaining publicly funded and accountable to the district’s academic and operational standards. The school is designed to offer families an alternative educational environment, often focusing on specific instructional methods or curricula that distinguish it from standard neighborhood schools in the area.

Because it operates under the umbrella of the Manatee County School District, Palmetto Charter adheres to state-mandated academic requirements while maintaining its own unique mission and community culture. The school generally serves the local Palmetto community, focusing on fostering student growth through a structured academic program. Prospective parents and community members interested in enrollment, school policies, or specific curriculum details can find further information through the official Manatee County School District website.

458

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALMETTO CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	78
Black	33
Asian	4
Two or More	20

White
323 (70.5%)
Hispanic
78 (17.0%)
Black
33 (7.2%)
Two or More
20 (4.4%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)

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:	MANATEE
Phone:	(941)723-3711
Website:	http://pcsfl.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 53

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALMETTO CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	44
Grade 7	45
Grade 8	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALMETTO CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	47.8%
Male	239	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)