PINECREST ACADEMY WESLEY CHAPEL

33347 STATE ROAD 54
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33543

Charter School 1,312 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Plato Academy Charter School in Land O’ Lakes is part of a network of tuition-free, public charter schools in Florida that emphasizes a classical education model. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a unique focus on Greek language and culture. By fostering a structured learning environment, the school aims to develop critical thinking skills, character, and academic excellence, preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its small class sizes and high level of parental involvement, which are hallmarks of the Plato Academy network. They prioritize a well-rounded educational experience by balancing traditional core subjects—such as mathematics, science, and language arts—with character development and community-based activities. By maintaining high standards and a consistent emphasis on personalized attention, Plato Academy strives to create a supportive community that encourages students to achieve their full intellectual and social potential.

1,312

Total Students

74.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINECREST ACADEMY WESLEY CHAPEL
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	509
Black	151
Asian	235
Two or More	61
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
509 (38.8%)
White
343 (26.1%)
Asian
235 (17.9%)
Black
151 (11.5%)
Two or More
61 (4.6%)
American Indian
9 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	PASCO
Phone:	(813)355-0002
Website:	http://pinecrestwesleychapel.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 169

Grade 1 182

Grade 2 171

Grade 3 168

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 125

Grade 6 138

Grade 7 117

Grade 8 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINECREST ACADEMY WESLEY CHAPEL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	169
Grade 1	182
Grade 2	171
Grade 3	168
Grade 4	133
Grade 5	125
Grade 6	138
Grade 7	117
Grade 8	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINECREST ACADEMY WESLEY CHAPEL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	690	52.6%
Male	622	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)