- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kissimmee, FL
Flora Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Flora Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147005055
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flora Ridge Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools.
- #12 of 26
- schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Flora Ridge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flora Ridge Elementary School ranks #12 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Flora Ridge Elementary School held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120147005055 · Kissimmee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 11.4:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Flora Ridge Elementary School held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Flora Ridge 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 765
Flora Ridge Elementary School
765 students
What this shows Flora Ridge Elementary School reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flora Ridge Elementary School compares
Flora Ridge 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Florida - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.9%
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.8%
White 11.9%
African American 10.1%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Flora Ridge 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 Flora Ridge 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flora Ridge 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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flora Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Flora Ridge Elementary School?
Flora Ridge Elementary School has 765 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,043 (2022-23) → 1,015 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flora Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flora Ridge Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% 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 Flora Ridge Elementary School?
49.2% of students at Flora Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flora Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Flora Ridge Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flora Ridge Elementary School?
Flora Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Flora Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Flora Ridge Elementary School ranks #12 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 Flora Ridge 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.