VALRICO LAKE ADVANTAGE ACADEMY

Charter School 916 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy (VLAA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Riverview, Florida, serving students in grades K-5. The school operates as a part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools system and is managed by Charter School Associates. Its educational philosophy is centered on fostering a challenging and supportive environment that emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning skills.

The school is well-regarded for its small-school atmosphere, which aims to provide personalized attention to each student. VLAA’s curriculum is comprehensive, focusing on core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and enrichment programs to keep students engaged. By maintaining a focus on parental involvement and community collaboration, the academy strives to create a cohesive educational experience that prepares elementary-aged children for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

916

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALRICO LAKE ADVANTAGE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	296
Black	119
Asian	90
Two or More	128
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	17

Hispanic
296 (32.3%)
White
256 (27.9%)
Two or More
128 (14.0%)
Black
119 (13.0%)
Asian
90 (9.8%)
Pacific Islander
17 (1.9%)
American Indian
10 (1.1%)

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)699-5049
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	916
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 172

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 141

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 172

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VALRICO LAKE ADVANTAGE ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	172
Grade 1	132
Grade 2	141
Grade 3	147
Grade 4	152
Grade 5	172

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VALRICO LAKE ADVANTAGE ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	467	51%
Male	449	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)