Enrollment
558
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kissimmee, FL
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
Federal NCES profile for Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147003889
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools.
- #21 of 26
- schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- small classes for Florida
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts ranks #21 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kissimmee, Florida, enrolling 558 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13:1, Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts is leaner than roughly 85% of Florida schools and 27% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 558 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 975 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #643.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 558 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students) and Celebration High School (2,681 students) alongside Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts.
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 Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts compares
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.9%
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 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 56.1%
African American 33.0%
White 6.5%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts.
$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 Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Lower 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 Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts'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 other 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 (~558 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
How many students attend Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts?
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts is 13:1, which is 27% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% 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 Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts?
63.4% of students at Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts?
The largest demographic group at Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts?
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts rank among schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts ranks #21 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.
Is Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts a good school?
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Poinciana Academy of Fine 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.
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