Heritage Elementary School vs Union Park Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Union Park Charter Academy
Wesley Chapel · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
803 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Union Park Charter Academy Wesley Chapel, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #677 of 2,187 | #450 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10796 of 50,301 | #6846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 482 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 73% |
| city | Tampa | Wesley Chapel |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Park Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 70.7).
- •Union Park Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Union Park Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Union Park Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 45.4%).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.1).
- •Union Park Charter Academy is the larger school with 803 students compared with 482.
- •Heritage Elementary School is a public school while Union Park Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heritage Elementary School better than Union Park Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Union Park Charter Academy ranks higher (76.8 vs 70.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heritage Elementary School and Union Park Charter Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Wesley Chapel in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary School: 482. Union Park Charter Academy: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary School and Union Park Charter Academy rank in Florida?
Heritage Elementary School is 677th of 2,187 and Union Park Charter Academy is 450th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).