Enrollment
879
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kissimmee, FL
Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120147008123Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana
Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Kissimmee, Florida, enrolling 879 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 879 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 829 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #544.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% 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 Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana.
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 Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana compares
Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Florida - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 62.6%
African American 24.0%
White 9.0%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana 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 Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana.
$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 Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana'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 (~879 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana
How many students attend Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana?
Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana has 879 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana?
44.6% of students at Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana?
Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana rank among elementary schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana ranks #4 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 Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana a good school?
Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana, 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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