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MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL

320 E PEARL ST, MINNEOLA, FL 34715 · (352) 394-2600 · Lake County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL1,763 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,763
Elementary
DISTRICT 768 · STATE 604
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
104 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
398 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 50%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
40
Kindergarten
172
Grade 1
191
Grade 2
180
Grade 3
184
Grade 4
185
Grade 5
199
Grade 6
212
Grade 7
204
Grade 8
196
Student demographics
White
88550%
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
54831%
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 38%
Black
1116%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 21%
Asian
1086%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
955%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Native American
141%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
85348%
Female
91052%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
69.5%
FL avg 56.7% . +2.4pp since 2023
Math
80.4%
FL avg 58.9% . +6.7pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
71.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
69.9%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+2.0pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,763
+661 (+60%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
was 14.9:1
% White
50%
was 52%
% Hispanic
31%
was 32%
% Black
6%
was 8%
% Asian
6%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL

MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL, a substantial elementary school in MINNEOLA, Florida, part of LAKE, educates 1,763 students, covering grades pre-K through 8. By comparison, Florida's public schools average about 604 students each, so MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL sits 192% bigger than that benchmark.

Within LAKE, which oversees 60 schools and 47,997 students, MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

On demographics, MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL shows that the largest single group is White at 50%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest is composed of 31% Hispanic, 6% Black, 6% Asian, 5% multiracial. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 67%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 104 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.9:1. The state averages about 17.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 23% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is south of Lake County's rate of about 38%.

With demographic context factored in, MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 69.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 71.9%.

In the surrounding community, Lake County reports that median household income runs about $73,161, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Across Lake County's 67 public schools (combined enrollment of about 47,997 students), MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: GRASSY LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, around 0.8 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL at 4th of 8; the average score across the group is 68.8%.

The school occupies a suburban site. MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL is a charter school, which puts it inside the public-school system but outside the standard district-managed model.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL has edged up 60%, going from 1,102 students in 2018 to 1,763 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 14.9:1 in 2018 to 16.9:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Lake County at a glance

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Population
412,924
Census ACS
Median income
$73,161
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
67
47,997 students

Quick facts

School name
MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL
District
LAKE
Address
320 E PEARL ST, MINNEOLA, FL 34715
Phone
(352) 394-2600
County
Lake County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
1,763
Teachers (FTE)
104
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
398 (23%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120105001108
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL?
MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,763 students in grades PK-08.
Is MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL is approximately 16.9:1 (104 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL?
At MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 50% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Black, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL public or private?
MINNEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by LAKE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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