- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kissimmee, FL
P. M. Wells Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for P. M. Wells Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120147003750Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
P. M. Wells Charter Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
P. M. Wells Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, P. M. Wells Charter Academy ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-202 students YoY
P. M. Wells Charter Academy shrank from 618 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-32.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-202 students YoY 120147003750 · Kissimmee, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
403 enr · 11.9:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
P. M. Wells Charter Academy shrank from 618 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-32.7%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
P. M. Wells Charter Academy 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 403
P. M. Wells Charter Academy
403 students
What this shows P. M. Wells Charter Academy reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How P. M. Wells Charter Academy compares
P. M. Wells Charter Academy 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Florida - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
White 17.4%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, P. M. Wells Charter Academy is about as mixed as 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 P. M. Wells Charter Academy 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 P. M. Wells Charter Academy'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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about P. M. Wells Charter Academy
How many students attend P. M. Wells Charter Academy?
P. M. Wells Charter Academy has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), down 202.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P. M. Wells Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at P. M. Wells Charter Academy is 11.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% 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 P. M. Wells Charter Academy?
57.3% of students at P. M. Wells Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of P. M. Wells Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at P. M. Wells Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P. M. Wells Charter Academy?
P. M. Wells Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 P. M. Wells Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, P. M. Wells Charter Academy ranks #3 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 P. M. Wells Charter Academy, 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.