- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kissimmee, FL
Kissimmee Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kissimmee Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120147004402Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kissimmee Charter Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kissimmee Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kissimmee Charter Academy ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+95 students YoY
Kissimmee Charter Academy grew from 620 students in 2022-23 to 715 in 2023-24 (+15.3%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+95 students YoY 120147004402 · Kissimmee, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
752 enr · 19.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Kissimmee Charter Academy grew from 620 students in 2022-23 to 715 in 2023-24 (+15.3%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Kissimmee Charter 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 752
Kissimmee Charter Academy
752 students
What this shows Kissimmee Charter Academy reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kissimmee Charter Academy compares
Kissimmee Charter Academy is a growing 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 92% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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 752 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%
White 12.5%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Kissimmee Charter Academy 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 Kissimmee Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kissimmee Charter 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 elementary 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 (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kissimmee Charter Academy
How many students attend Kissimmee Charter Academy?
Kissimmee Charter Academy has 752 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), up 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kissimmee Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kissimmee Charter Academy is 19.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kissimmee Charter Academy?
100.0% of students at Kissimmee Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kissimmee Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kissimmee Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kissimmee Charter Academy?
Kissimmee Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Kissimmee Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Kissimmee Charter Academy ranks #5 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kissimmee on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Kissimmee Charter 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.