Enrollment
1,155
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Cloud, FL
Canoe Creek K-8
Federal NCES profile for Canoe Creek K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147008947
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canoe Creek K-8 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in St. Cloud · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Canoe Creek K-8 has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canoe Creek K-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in St. Cloud, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canoe Creek K-8 compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canoe Creek K-8
Canoe Creek K-8 is a large combined-grade school in St. Cloud, Florida, enrolling 1,155 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,155 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 636 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #154.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 578 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students) and Celebration High School (2,681 students) alongside Canoe Creek K-8.
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 Canoe Creek K-8 compares
Canoe Creek K-8 on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,155 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,155
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
White 30.0%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Canoe Creek K-8 is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Canoe Creek K-8.
$9,818
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 14.3%
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 Canoe Creek K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canoe Creek K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~1,155 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Canoe Creek K-8
How many students attend Canoe Creek K-8?
Canoe Creek K-8 has 1,155 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Cloud, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canoe Creek K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Canoe Creek K-8 is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canoe Creek K-8?
44.2% of students at Canoe Creek K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canoe Creek K-8?
The largest demographic group at Canoe Creek K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in St. Cloud, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canoe Creek K-8?
Canoe Creek K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canoe Creek K-8 rank among public schools in St. Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Canoe Creek K-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in St. Cloud, 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 St. Cloud on the city page.
Is Canoe Creek K-8 a good school?
Canoe Creek K-8 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Osceola?
Besides Canoe Creek K-8, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.
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