Enrollment
1,002
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120147004119
Osceola County School for the Arts — Kissimmee, FL
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.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 75
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osceola County School for the Arts compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Osceola County School for the Arts reports 1,002 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 32.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% below the Florida average and 37% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 334 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Osceola spends $10,796 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.5% from local sources (property taxes), 42.2% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Osceola County School for the Arts compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
19:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,796
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,002 Top 81% in Florida — larger than 19% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 32.8% -37% vs state
NCES ID 120147004119
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 334:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.2%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Osceola County School for the Arts.
$10,796
Per student
-15%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
Similar other schools in Kissimmee
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Standard public school
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Bellalago Charter Academy
Standard public school
1,108 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
906 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Partin Settlement Elementary School
Standard public school
821 students 15:1 students per teacher
East Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
821 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Flora Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in KISSIMMEE, FL.
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 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in KISSIMMEE, FL.
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 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.