MELLON LEARNING CENTER

www.putnamschools.org/o/ehms

297 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Eleanor H. Miller School, located in Palatka, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Putnam County School District. Unlike a traditional K-12 school, the institution serves as a center for specialized learning, focusing on students with unique needs. It provides a structured and supportive environment designed to help students overcome academic and behavioral challenges, ensuring they receive the individualized attention necessary to succeed in their educational journeys.

The school is deeply committed to fostering personal growth and academic progress through tailored instruction and small class settings. By utilizing specific resources and a dedicated staff, Eleanor H. Miller School aims to equip its students with the life skills and educational foundations required to transition successfully back into standard school settings or to progress toward their personal goals. Through its affiliation with the Putnam County School District, the school maintains a focus on inclusivity and student-centered support within the Palatka community.

297

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MELLON LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	28
Black	124
Asian	2
Two or More	10

White
133 (44.8%)
Black
124 (41.8%)
Hispanic
28 (9.4%)
Two or More
10 (3.4%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PUTNAM
Phone:	(386)329-0593
Website:	http://www.putnamschools.org/o/ehms
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 168

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 11

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 9