- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Palm Beach, FL
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150008499Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120150008499 · West Palm Beach, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
246 enr · 22.4:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 246
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
246 students
What this shows University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach compares
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 69% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is 22.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
87.8% of students at University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
The largest demographic group at University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is African American at 91.5% of enrollment, in West Palm Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach rank among elementary schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.