Enrollment
891
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parrish Charter Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parrish Charter Academy
Parrish Charter Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Parrish, Florida, enrolling 891 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Florida schools and 39% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.7% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 891 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.
Against 487 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students) and Parrish Community High School (2,266 students) alongside Parrish Charter 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 Parrish Charter Academy compares
Parrish Charter 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,900
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manatee, which includes Parrish Charter Academy.
$10,900
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.3%
State 25.8%
Federal 15.9%
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 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
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~891 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Parrish on the city page.
Is Parrish Charter Academy a good school?
Parrish Charter Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 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.
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