- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parrish, FL
Parrish Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Parrish Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120123008704Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parrish Charter Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Parrish · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Parrish Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parrish Charter Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Parrish, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+180 students YoY
Parrish Charter Academy grew from 565 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (+31.9%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+180 students YoY 120123008704 · Parrish, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
891 enr · 24.8:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Parrish Charter Academy grew from 565 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (+31.9%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Parrish Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school 891
Parrish Charter Academy
891 students
What this shows Parrish Charter Academy reports 891 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parrish Charter Academy compares
Parrish Charter 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$11,381
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Parrish Charter Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parrish Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parrish Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~891 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parrish Charter Academy
How many students attend Parrish Charter Academy?
Parrish Charter Academy has 891 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parrish, FL. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), up 180.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parrish Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Parrish Charter Academy is 24.8:1, which is 39% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parrish Charter Academy?
23.7% of students at Parrish Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parrish Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Parrish Charter Academy is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Parrish, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parrish Charter Academy?
Parrish Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Parrish Charter Academy rank among public schools in Parrish?
By Resource Investment Index, Parrish Charter Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Parrish, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Parrish Charter Academy, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.