- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120147003889 · Kissimmee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 13:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts 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 558
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
558 students
What this shows Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts compares
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,681
- 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 other 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 (~558 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.