- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Ucp Downtown Charter
Federal NCES profile for Ucp Downtown Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144003741Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ucp Downtown Charter earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #114 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ucp Downtown Charter has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ucp Downtown Charter ranks #114 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ucp Downtown Charter grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 120144003741 · Orlando, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
188 enr · 15.7:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Ucp Downtown Charter grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ucp Downtown 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 188
Ucp Downtown Charter
188 students
What this shows Ucp Downtown Charter reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ucp Downtown Charter compares
Ucp Downtown 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 41% in Florida - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.7%
African American 14.4%
White 11.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Ucp Downtown Charter is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ucp Downtown Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ucp Downtown 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 other 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 (~188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ucp Downtown Charter
How many students attend Ucp Downtown Charter?
Ucp Downtown Charter has 188 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ucp Downtown Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Ucp Downtown Charter is 15.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ucp Downtown Charter?
54.1% of students at Ucp Downtown Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ucp Downtown Charter?
The largest demographic group at Ucp Downtown Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ucp Downtown Charter?
Ucp Downtown Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Ucp Downtown Charter rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Ucp Downtown Charter ranks #114 of 128 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 schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Ucp Downtown 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.