- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kissimmee, FL
Denn John Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Denn John Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120147001470
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denn John Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Denn John Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denn John Middle School ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Denn John Middle School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 120147001470 · Kissimmee, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 16.2:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Denn John Middle School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Denn John Middle 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 809
Denn John Middle School
809 students
What this shows Denn John Middle School reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denn John Middle School compares
Denn John Middle 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 47% in Florida - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 272 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
African American 14.6%
White 7.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Denn John Middle 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 Denn John Middle 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 Denn John Middle 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 middle 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 (~809 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Denn John Middle School
How many students attend Denn John Middle School?
Denn John Middle School has 809 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 856 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denn John Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denn John Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Denn John Middle School?
56.1% of students at Denn John Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denn John Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Denn John Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denn John Middle School?
Denn John Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Denn John Middle School rank among middle schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Denn John Middle School ranks #5 of 7 middle 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 middle schools in Kissimmee on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Denn John Middle 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.