- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Canoe Creek K-8 held near 1,197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 71.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120147008947 · St. Cloud, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,155 enr · 18:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Canoe Creek K-8 held near 1,197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 71.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Canoe Creek K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school 1,155
Canoe Creek K-8
1,155 students
What this shows Canoe Creek K-8 reports 1,155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canoe Creek K-8 compares
Canoe Creek K-8 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,681
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,155 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,182 (2022-23) → 1,197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.