Enrollment
714
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kissimmee, FL
Koa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Koa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147007621
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Koa Elementary School 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
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Koa Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Koa Elementary School ranks #23 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Koa Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Koa Elementary School
Koa Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kissimmee, Florida, enrolling 714 students.
At 16.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 714 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 1,081 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #838, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 714 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students) and Celebration High School (2,681 students) alongside Koa Elementary School.
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 Koa Elementary School compares
Koa Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 38% | - | - |
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.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
39.5%
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 714 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 57.6%
African American 29.0%
White 7.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Koa Elementary School 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 Koa Elementary School.
$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 Koa Elementary School 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Koa Elementary School'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 (~714 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Koa Elementary School
How many students attend Koa Elementary School?
Koa Elementary School has 714 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Koa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Koa Elementary 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 Koa Elementary School?
61.5% of students at Koa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Koa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Koa Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Koa Elementary School?
Koa Elementary School 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 Koa Elementary School rank among schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Koa Elementary School 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 Koa Elementary School a good school?
Koa Elementary School 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 Koa 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.
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