- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Western Academy Charter School grew from 576 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 120150004125 · Royal Palm Beach, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
711 enr · 20.9:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Western Academy Charter School grew from 576 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Western Academy Charter School 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 711
Western Academy Charter School
711 students
What this shows Western Academy Charter School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Academy Charter School compares
Western Academy Charter School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,122
- 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 (~711 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), up 69.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.