- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kissimmee, FL
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147005655
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #23 of 26
- schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering ranks #23 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 120147005655 · Kissimmee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 16.6:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering 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 729
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering
729 students
What this shows Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering compares
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 729 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
African American 24.4%
White 10.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering 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 Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering'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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering
How many students attend Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering?
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering has 729 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering?
59.0% of students at Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering?
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering rank among schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering ranks #23 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 Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering, 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.