- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kissimmee, FL
Mill Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mill Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147002575
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Creek Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 26
- schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mill Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Elementary School ranks #9 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Mill Creek Elementary School shrank from 752 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 120147002575 · Kissimmee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 14.5:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Mill Creek Elementary School shrank from 752 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mill Creek 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 610
Mill Creek Elementary School
610 students
What this shows Mill Creek Elementary School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mill Creek Elementary School compares
Mill Creek Elementary School 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
White 12.3%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek 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 | 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 Mill Creek 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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mill Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?
Mill Creek Elementary School has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Mill Creek Elementary School?
58.0% of students at Mill Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mill Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mill Creek Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Creek Elementary School?
Mill Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Mill Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Elementary School ranks #9 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 Mill Creek 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.