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PLATO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL TARPON SPRINGS

2795 KEYSTONE RD, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34688PINELLAS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
374
Students
Total enrolled
$13,882
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
64/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 29% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 374 students in grades KG–08 in TARPON SPRINGS, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,882 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 64th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

PLATO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL TARPON SPRINGS is a mid-sized elementary in TARPON SPRINGS, Florida, serving grades KG–08 with 374 students. The district invests $13,882 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 64/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at PLATO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL TARPON SPRINGS

374
Total Students
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
31%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution188 male · 186 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility31%
National avg 52% · 116 students
Student Composition
77%
14%
Asian3%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black3%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120156008135

Academic Outcomes at PLATO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL TARPON SPRINGS

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 64th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 34688

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,882Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,882
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,108
Student Support$2,638
Administration$1,666
Operations$2,082
Other$1,388
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,882 spent per student, an estimated $6,150 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
57%
State government
25.1%
Local (property tax)
56.7%
Federal programs
18.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (64/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MADEIRA BEACH FUNDAMENTAL K-8PINELLAS ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE
↓
Middle
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+8 more
↓
High School
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+12 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyPinellas County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictPINELLAS →
Phone: (727)939-6413
NCES ID: 120156008135
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in TARPON SPRINGS seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
2795 KEYSTONE RD, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34688
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.