- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+389 students YoY
Innovation Preparatory Academy grew from 780 students in 2022-23 to 1,169 in 2023-24 (+49.9%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+389 students YoY 120153008896 · Wesley Chapel, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,274 enr · 30.3:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Innovation Preparatory Academy grew from 780 students in 2022-23 to 1,169 in 2023-24 (+49.9%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Innovation Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school
Innovation Preparatory Academy
1,274 students
What this shows Innovation Preparatory Academy reports 1,274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Innovation Preparatory Academy compares
Innovation Preparatory Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,218
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 1,169 (2023-24), up 389.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.