Enrollment
403
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How P. M. Wells Charter Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at P. M. Wells Charter Academy
P. M. Wells Charter Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Kissimmee, Florida, enrolling 403 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, P. M. Wells Charter Academy is leaner than roughly 90% of Florida schools and 33% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.3% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 403 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 559 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #301.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.9% 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 P. M. Wells Charter Academy.
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 P. M. Wells Charter Academy compares
P. M. Wells Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes P. M. Wells Charter Academy.
$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 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
- 2,929
- 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 elementary 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 (~403 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is P. M. Wells Charter Academy a good school?
P. M. Wells Charter Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 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.
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