PATRIOT OAKS ACADEMY

475 LONGLEAF PINE PKWY
SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259

www-poa.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

1,473 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Patriot Oaks Academy is a highly-regarded K-8 public school located in Saint Johns, Florida, situated within the St. Johns County School District. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering a "community of excellence." It emphasizes a well-rounded education that integrates core curriculum with opportunities for arts, athletics, and extracurricular development, all while maintaining a strong focus on preparing students for high school success.

The school is particularly noted for its modern facilities and active parent-teacher involvement, which help support a collaborative learning culture. As part of a growing suburban community, Patriot Oaks Academy places a high priority on character development and student leadership, often utilizing the "Patriot" identity to instill values of responsibility and service. By consistently earning top marks in state accountability ratings, the school has established itself as a primary educational hub for families in the northern St. Johns County area.

1,473

Total Students

85.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PATRIOT OAKS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	891
Hispanic	170
Black	43
Asian	275
Two or More	90
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
891 (60.5%)
Asian
275 (18.7%)
Hispanic
170 (11.5%)
Two or More
90 (6.1%)
Black
43 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-4050
Website:	http://www-poa.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 109

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 158

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 183

Grade 6 197

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 211