Overview
PLATO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL TARPON SPRINGS is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in TARPON SPRINGS, Florida. The school enrolls 349 students. It is part of the PINELLAS district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictPINELLAS
County12103
CityTARPON SPRINGS
ZIP34688
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120156008135
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment349
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.1%
Black / African American3.1%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native83.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races2.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %33%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)