School overview
At a glance
Reported students
711
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
34.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 2,225 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
714
WESTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL: 711 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about WESTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
WESTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in ROYAL PALM BEACH. It is one of 236 current school records connected to PALM BEACH. NCES reports 711 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,225 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.6%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking WESTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.8%
- Hispanic33.6%
- Black13.6%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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