- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kissimmee, FL
Osceola County School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Osceola County School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147004119
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola County School for the Arts earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 26
- schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola County School for the Arts has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola County School for the Arts ranks #3 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Osceola County School for the Arts held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 120147004119 · Kissimmee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,002 enr · 19.6:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Osceola County School for the Arts held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Osceola County School for the Arts 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 1,002
Osceola County School for the Arts
1,002 students
What this shows Osceola County School for the Arts reports 1,002 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osceola County School for the Arts compares
Osceola County School for the Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,002
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
White 25.0%
African American 6.0%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Osceola County School for the Arts is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Osceola County School for the Arts 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola County School for the Arts'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 (~1,002 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osceola County School for the Arts
How many students attend Osceola County School for the Arts?
Osceola County School for the Arts has 1,002 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 970 (2022-23) → 993 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola County School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola County School for the Arts is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osceola County School for the Arts?
32.8% of students at Osceola County School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola County School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Osceola County School for the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola County School for the Arts?
Osceola County School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Osceola County School for the Arts rank among schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola County School for the Arts ranks #3 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 Osceola County School for the Arts, 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.