Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai

Indian Trail, North Carolina — 1 schools

1,060
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,574
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai operates 1 public schools serving 1,060 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,268 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Union County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,574 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.8% local, 61.4% state, and 10.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #229 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 634:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.7% White, 20.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% African American across the district's schools.

Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail accounts for 100.0% of all Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai student-counselor ratio is 634:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai chronic absenteeism rate is 8.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.8%
Federal
61.4%
State
27.8%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
229 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Union County county, where this district is located.

$1,469
Studio/mo
$1,538
1 BR/mo
$1,686
2 BR/mo
$2,076
3 BR/mo
$2,637
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai.

White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 20.0%
Asian 6.2%
Multiracial 8.1%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

634:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai

School Enrollment
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
Charter
1,268

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai?

Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,060 students.

How much does Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai spend per student?

Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai spends $10,574 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #229 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Union County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai?

Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai students are 44.7% White, 20.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% African American, 6.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai?

Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #229 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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