- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kissimmee, FL
Heritage Park Academy
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Park Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147003888
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Park Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 26
- schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 71
- students enrolled
Heritage Park Academy has class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Park Academy ranks #5 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Heritage Park Academy shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (-19.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120147003888 · Kissimmee, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Heritage Park Academy shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (-19.7%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Heritage Park Academy 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 71
Heritage Park Academy
71 students
What this shows Heritage Park Academy reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Park Academy compares
Heritage Park Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Florida - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Park Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Park Academy'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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Park Academy
How many students attend Heritage Park Academy?
Heritage Park Academy has 71 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 57 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Park Academy is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Park Academy?
Heritage Park Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage Park Academy rank among schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Park Academy ranks #5 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 Heritage Park Academy, 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.