Enrollment
711
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Royal Palm Beach, FL
Western Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Western Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120150004125Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Academy Charter School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Royal Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Academy Charter School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Royal Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150004125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Academy Charter School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Academy Charter School
Western Academy Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, enrolling 711 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 711 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 575 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students) and Jupiter High School (3,122 students) alongside Western Academy Charter School.
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 Western Academy Charter School compares
Western Academy Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
African American 13.6%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Western Academy Charter School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Western Academy Charter School.
$12,727
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 15.3%
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 Western Academy Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Academy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~711 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Western Academy Charter School
How many students attend Western Academy Charter School?
Western Academy Charter School has 711 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Royal Palm Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Academy Charter School is 20.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Academy Charter School?
30.0% of students at Western Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Western Academy Charter School is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Royal Palm Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Academy Charter School?
Western Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Western Academy Charter School rank among public schools in Royal Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Academy Charter School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Royal Palm Beach, 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 Royal Palm Beach on the city page.
Is Western Academy Charter School a good school?
Western Academy Charter School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Palm Beach?
Besides Western Academy Charter School, 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.
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