PLATO ACADEMY OF ST.PETERSBURG

www.platoacademy.net

Charter School 374 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Plato Academy of St. Petersburg is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the St. Petersburg area. As part of the wider Plato Academy network, the school places a heavy emphasis on a classical curriculum infused with the study of the Greek language and culture. Their educational philosophy is designed to foster academic excellence while instilling core virtues such as responsibility, respect, and integrity, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens who are prepared for future educational success.

The school is known for its rigorous academic standards and a strong commitment to parental involvement, which is a hallmark of the Plato Academy model. By maintaining smaller class sizes and focusing on individualized attention, the institution strives to create a supportive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and high achievement. Their program typically integrates technology with traditional teaching methods, ensuring that students meet state requirements while benefiting from the unique, values-based enrichment programs that characterize the Plato Academy mission.

374

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLATO ACADEMY OF ST.PETERSBURG
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	54
Black	25
Asian	28
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
234 (62.6%)
Hispanic
54 (14.4%)
Two or More
32 (8.6%)
Asian
28 (7.5%)
Black
25 (6.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)521-7258
Website:	http://www.platoacademy.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 40

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PLATO ACADEMY OF ST.PETERSBURG
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	42
Grade 7	40
Grade 8	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PLATO ACADEMY OF ST.PETERSBURG
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	52.7%
Male	177	47.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)