Enrollment
729
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kissimmee, Florida, enrolling 729 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.0% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 729 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 1,069 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #845, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 729 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students) and Celebration High School (2,681 students) alongside Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering.
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 Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering compares
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering.
$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 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
- 2,929
- 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 (~729 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering a good school?
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering earns 27/100 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 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.
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