How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Discovery Academy of Science | Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dunedin, FL | Palm Harbor, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 722 | 343 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.5% | 20.7% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Discovery Academy of Science | Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,514 | $12,514 |
| District | Pinellas County Schools | Pinellas County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Discovery Academy of Science | Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.9% | 79.9% |
| African American | 3.5% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% | 12.0% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Discovery Academy of Science | Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 498:1 | 354:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.3% | 15.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 26 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.