- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kissimmee, FL
Central Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147003749
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Avenue Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 26
- schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Avenue Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Avenue Elementary School ranks #7 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Central Avenue Elementary School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 120147003749 · Kissimmee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 13.2:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Central Avenue Elementary School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Central Avenue Elementary School 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 529
Central Avenue Elementary School
529 students
What this shows Central Avenue Elementary School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Avenue Elementary School compares
Central Avenue Elementary School 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
African American 14.4%
White 10.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Central Avenue Elementary School is less 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 Central Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Avenue Elementary School'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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Central Avenue Elementary School?
Central Avenue Elementary School has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Avenue Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Avenue Elementary School?
55.3% of students at Central Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Avenue Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Avenue Elementary School?
Central Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Central Avenue Elementary School rank among schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Avenue Elementary School ranks #7 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kissimmee on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Central Avenue Elementary School, 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.