- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wesley Chapel, FL
Union Park Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Union Park Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120153008598Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Park Charter Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Wesley Chapel · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Park Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Park Charter Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wesley Chapel, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Union Park Charter Academy held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 120153008598 · Wesley Chapel, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
803 enr · 19.1:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Union Park Charter Academy held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Union Park Charter 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 803
Union Park Charter Academy
803 students
What this shows Union Park Charter Academy reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Park Charter Academy compares
Union Park Charter Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Asian 17.8%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Union Park Charter 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 Union Park Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Park Charter 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 (~803 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Park Charter Academy
How many students attend Union Park Charter Academy?
Union Park Charter Academy has 803 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wesley Chapel, FL. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Park Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Park Charter Academy is 19.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Park Charter Academy?
24.7% of students at Union Park Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Park Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Union Park Charter Academy is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Wesley Chapel, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Park Charter Academy?
Union Park Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Union Park Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Wesley Chapel?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Park Charter Academy ranks #1 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 Union Park Charter 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.