CHANNELSIDE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE

www.channelsideacademy.com/academics

Charter School 293 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Channelside Academy of Math and Science is a public charter school located in downtown Tampa, Florida, serving students in grades K-8. As part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the academy is designed to offer a rigorous academic curriculum with a specialized focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school emphasizes preparing students for success in higher education and future careers by integrating hands-on learning experiences and project-based instruction into its daily programming.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school focuses on fostering a structured and supportive learning environment that encourages character development and academic excellence. By leveraging its urban location in the Channelside district, the school aims to provide a diverse student population with high-quality educational opportunities that meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking and analytical skills. Prospective families typically engage with the school through the Hillsborough County charter school application process.

293

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHANNELSIDE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	104
Black	108
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
108 (36.9%)
Hispanic
104 (35.5%)
White
56 (19.1%)
Two or More
20 (6.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
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:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)579-9649
Website:	http://www.channelsideacademy.com/academics
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 29

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHANNELSIDE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	29
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	30
Grade 7	29
Grade 8	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHANNELSIDE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	148	50.5%
Male	145	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)