Enrollment
839
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Cloud, FL
Narcoossee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Narcoossee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147007498
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Narcoossee Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Narcoossee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Narcoossee Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Saint Cloud, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Narcoossee Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Narcoossee Elementary School
Narcoossee Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Saint Cloud, Florida, enrolling 839 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Narcoossee Elementary School is leaner than roughly 93% of Florida schools and 43% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 839 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 658 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #482, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (32%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 839 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students) and Celebration High School (2,681 students) alongside Narcoossee 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 Narcoossee Elementary School compares
Narcoossee 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 43% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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 839 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 50.8%
White 32.2%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Narcoossee 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 Narcoossee 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 Narcoossee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Narcoossee 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 (~839 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Narcoossee Elementary School
How many students attend Narcoossee Elementary School?
Narcoossee Elementary School has 839 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Cloud, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Narcoossee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Narcoossee Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 43% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% 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 Narcoossee Elementary School?
32.1% of students at Narcoossee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Narcoossee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Narcoossee Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Narcoossee Elementary School?
Narcoossee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Narcoossee Elementary School rank among schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Narcoossee Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Saint Cloud, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Cloud on the city page.
Is Narcoossee Elementary School a good school?
Narcoossee Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. 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 Narcoossee 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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