Imagine School at Land O Lakes

What Imagine School at Land O Lakes does

Imagine School at Land O Lakes (ISLOL) is a tuition-free public charter school operating under a charter contract with the Pasco County School Board in Land O' Lakes, Florida. It serves approximately 925 K-8 students across Lower Elementary (K-3), Upper Elementary (4-5), and Middle School (6-8), with selective enrollment managed through a Florida-mandated controlled open enrollment lottery (applications accepted November 1 to January 31, sibling preference applied). The school is a member campus of the Imagine Schools national charter network, which operates 51 campuses across 7 states and Washington DC with over 29,000 students, and benefits from a regional office in Bradenton and a national home office in Vienna, Virginia.

The academic program follows Pasco County standards and is augmented by the Dragon's Lair extended care service (7:00am-6:00pm, $95/week full-day or $35/week morning-only), an 11-sport middle school athletic program through the Tampa Charter Athletic League, and a National Junior Honor Society chapter requiring a 3.5 GPA minimum. The technology stack is conventional K-12 administrative SaaS: Google Workspace for Education, Focus School Software's myStudent Parent Portal, Nutrislice for cafeteria menus, SchoolPay and MySchoolBucks for fee and meal payments, Jostens for yearbook sales, REMIND for parent communications, and FortifyFL for safety reporting.

The school's revenue model is anchored by Florida per-pupil public education funding allocated through Pasco County, supplemented by subscription-based extended care fees, per-sport athletic participation fees, and uniform/spirit-card sales through an exclusive vendor (Elite Ink). Go-to-market is constrained by state law to the lottery system, with community engagement (school tours, meet-the-teacher events, athletic league participation) and the Imagine Schools national brand serving as the primary demand-generation channels. The school holds sustained recognition including ten consecutive Florida Grade 'A' designations, National School of Character status (2018-2022), Character.org Promising Practice Awards (2018-2026), and PBIS Gold Model School designation (2018).

Name

Imagine School at Land O Lakes

Legal name

Imagine School at Land O Lakes

Website

https://imaginelandolakes.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Charter school education
• Elementary school programs
• Middle school programs
• Extended care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Land O' Lakes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: As a public charter school, ISLOL receives per-pupil state education funding based on enrollment. This is the primary revenue source supporting school operations, teacher salaries, and educational programs.
2. Extended Care Services (Dragon's Lair): Before and after school childcare services offered from 7:00am-6:00pm. Full-day program priced at $95/week with sibling discounts available. Morning-only care at $35/week. Generates supplemental revenue while providing value to working families.
3. Athletic Participation Fees: Student-athletes pay per-sport participation fees that cover league fees, coaching stipends, referee fees, uniforms, and equipment. Fees must be paid before the first game and are non-refundable.
4. Uniform Sales: School uniforms and spirit wear sold through Elite Ink vendor. Students can purchase spirit cards for $40 to participate in Wednesday free dress days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Imagine School at Land O Lakes is a tuition-free public charter school delivering K-8 education to approximately 925 students in Land O' Lakes, Florida. The core offering encompasses a comprehensive Lower Elementary (K-3), Upper Elementary (4-5), and Middle School (6-8) academic program following Pasco County standards, supplemented by an extended care service (Dragon's Lair), an athletic program through the Tampa Charter Athletic League, and character education built on the A-OH-K core values framework.

Product overview

Imagine School at Land O Lakes is a tuition-free public charter school offering a K-8 educational program as part of the Imagine Schools network. The school operates with a core elementary program (K-5) and middle school (6-8), enhanced by extended care services (The Dragon's Lair), a comprehensive athletics program with 11 sports, and the National Junior Honor Society. The school follows the Pasco County calendar and uses a lottery-based controlled open enrollment system for admissions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-5 Elementary Education Program Comprehensive tuition-free elementary education covering Lower Elementary grades K-3 (capacity 429 students) and Upper Elementary grades 4-5 (capacity 208 students), following Pasco County School Calendar and Florida state standards with integrated character education based on A-OH-K core values.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Tuition-free middle school education for grades 6-8 (capacity 288 students) with subject-specific instruction in math, science, English language arts, social studies, and electives, including eligibility for the National Junior Honor Society (3.5 GPA minimum).
• The Dragon's Lair Extended Care Before and after-school childcare program operating 7:00am-6:00pm for enrolled ISLOL families, priced at $95/week for full-day care (7am drop-off and 4-6pm pickup) or $35/week for morning-only care (7-7:30am), with sibling discounts available and registration/payment via SchoolPay.
• Athletics Program Middle school athletic program participating in the Tampa Charter Athletic League, offering 11 sports including volleyball, cross country, boys/girls soccer, boys/girls basketball, golf, cheerleading, boys/girls flag football, and coed hockey. Student-athletes pay per-sport participation fees covering league fees, coaching stipends, referee fees, uniforms, and equipment.
• National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Character and leadership development program requiring a minimum 3.5 GPA, service hours, leadership experience, and community participation, providing eligible middle school students with recognition and structured leadership development opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Florida Grade A designation for 10 years (2015-2019, 2022-2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Imagine SchoolscoreOthersImagine Schools is the national charter school network and parent organization. ISLOL is a proud member with 51 campuses spanning across 7 states and Washington DC and over 29,000 students. The network provides brand, curriculum framework, operational support, and shared values around character education and academic excellence.
• Tampa Charter Athletic LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISLOL is a member of the Tampa Charter Athletic League, participating in competitive sports programs including volleyball, cross country, basketball, soccer, flag football, golf, cheerleading, and coed hockey. The league provides structured athletic competition for middle school students.
• District School Board of Pasco CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISLOL adopts the Pasco County Student Code of Conduct and follows Pasco County School Calendar. The district is the charter school sponsor, providing oversight and serving as the authorizer under Florida statute. School Academic Performance evaluated through district/state systems.
• Florida Consortium of Public Charter SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISLOL uses the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools Administrative Evaluation System for school evaluation. The consortium provides professional development and benchmarking opportunities for charter school leaders.
• Pasco County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPasco County School District offices located at 7227 Land O' Lakes Blvd provide administrative support and charter oversight. Jeff Yungmann serves as Charter School Program Coordinator.
• Elite Ink PrintingminorOthersLocal vendor providing ISLOL spirit shirts, uniforms, and merchandise. Exclusive provider for logo'd uniforms, spirit wear, and spirit cards. Located in the community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BASIS Charter Schools: Network of high-performing public charter schools with a STEM-focused, college-prep academic model. Comparable on tuition-free public charter structure and high academic outcomes.
• National Heritage Academies: Operates 90+ tuition-free public charter schools across multiple U.S. states with a character-and-academics focus. Direct peer on charter management model, K-8 grade bands, and values-based culture.
• Academica: Florida-based charter school management organization operating numerous tuition-free charter schools in South Florida. Highly comparable on geography, funding model, and K-8 educational program structure.
• Charter Schools USA: One of the largest U.S. charter management organizations, operating tuition-free public charter schools across multiple states with comparable per-pupil funding model and K-8/middle-school grade bands.

Regional players

• Pinecrest Academy: Florida-based public charter school network with multiple campuses. Comparable on Florida-specific charter operations, lottery-based enrollment, and K-8 grade structure.
• Classical Preparatory School: Florida public charter school offering K-12 classical education. Comparable on Florida charter school landscape, tuition-free operations, and parental-choice enrollment dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Imagine Schools: Parent organization and national charter network operating 51 campuses and 29,000+ students. Directly relevant as the umbrella brand, shared-services provider, and operational framework for ISLOL.
• KIPP Public Schools: National nonprofit network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving K-12. Comparable on tuition-free charter model, character/academic culture, and multi-state network structure.

Others

• Pasco County Schools (District): Sponsor and oversight authority for ISLOL. Relevant as the authorizer, comparator for academic outcomes (Florida Grade A), and primary district-level competitor for student enrollment.
• Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools: Industry association and evaluation system used by ISLOL for administrative benchmarking. Relevant as a peer ecosystem connector for charter performance benchmarking and professional development.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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