- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kissimmee, FL
Osceola Science Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Osceola Science Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120147008561Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola Science Charter School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola Science Charter School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Science Charter School ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Osceola Science Charter School held near 1,144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 120147008561 · Kissimmee, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,158 enr · 20:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Osceola Science Charter School held near 1,144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Osceola Science Charter 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 1,158
Osceola Science Charter School
1,158 students
What this shows Osceola Science Charter School reports 1,158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osceola Science Charter School compares
Osceola Science Charter School 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,158 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,158
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
White 15.5%
Asian 9.4%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Osceola Science Charter School is more 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 Osceola Science Charter 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola Science Charter 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 elementary 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 (~1,158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osceola Science Charter School
How many students attend Osceola Science Charter School?
Osceola Science Charter School has 1,158 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,134 (2022-23) → 1,144 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Science Charter School is 20:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osceola Science Charter School?
43.0% of students at Osceola Science Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola Science Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Osceola Science Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola Science Charter School?
Osceola Science Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Osceola Science Charter School rank among elementary schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Science Charter School ranks #2 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kissimmee on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Osceola Science Charter 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.