- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orlando, FL
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120144008418Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 25
- elementary schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 31.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter ranks #1 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 120144008418 · Orlando, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
286 enr · 31.8:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 286
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter
286 students
What this shows Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter compares
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter 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 | 31.8:1 | ▲ 79% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.8:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,706
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter
How many students attend Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter?
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter is 31.8:1, which is 79% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter?
76.6% of students at Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter?
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter rank among elementary schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter ranks #1 of 25 elementary schools in Orlando, 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 Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.