Enrollment
1,274
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wesley Chapel, FL
Innovation Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Innovation Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120153008896Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovation Preparatory Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Wesley Chapel · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Innovation Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wesley Chapel, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Innovation Preparatory Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Innovation Preparatory Academy
Innovation Preparatory Academy is a large charter elementary school in Wesley Chapel, Florida, enrolling 1,274 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.3:1 is larger than about 96% of Florida schools and 70% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,274 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 465 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students) and Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students) alongside Innovation Preparatory Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Innovation Preparatory Academy compares
Innovation Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.3:1 | ▲ 70% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,274 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,274
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.3:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
White 32.3%
African American 16.6%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Innovation Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco, which includes Innovation Preparatory Academy.
$9,640
Per student
-14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Innovation Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Innovation Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,274 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Innovation Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Innovation Preparatory Academy?
Innovation Preparatory Academy has 1,274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wesley Chapel, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Preparatory Academy is 30.3:1, which is 70% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 93% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Innovation Preparatory Academy?
31.5% of students at Innovation Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovation Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Innovation Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment, in Wesley Chapel, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovation Preparatory Academy?
Innovation Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Innovation Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Wesley Chapel?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wesley Chapel, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wesley Chapel on the city page.
Is Innovation Preparatory Academy a good school?
Innovation Preparatory Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Innovation Preparatory Academy, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.
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