Enrollment
529
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120147003749
Central Avenue Elementary School — Kissimmee, FL
Federal NCES profile for Central Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Avenue Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central Avenue Elementary School reports 529 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% above the Florida average and 7% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 265 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Osceola spends $10,796 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.5% from local sources (property taxes), 42.2% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Avenue Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
57.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,796
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 529 Top 43% in Florida — larger than 57% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.3% +6% vs state
NCES ID 120147003749
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 265:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.3%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Central Avenue Elementary School.
$10,796
Per student
-15%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
Similar other schools in Kissimmee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Westside K-8 School
Standard public school
1,496 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Bellalago Charter Academy
Standard public school
1,108 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Osceola County School for the Arts
Standard public school
1,002 students 19:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
906 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Partin Settlement Elementary School
Standard public school
821 students 15:1 students per teacher
East Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
821 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 other school in KISSIMMEE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Avenue Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in KISSIMMEE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Avenue Elementary School?
Central Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.