- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kissimmee, FL
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies
Federal NCES profile for Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147001471
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #16 of 26
- schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies ranks #16 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120147001471 · Kissimmee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 16.5:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies 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 661
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies
661 students
What this shows Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies compares
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Florida - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.7%
White 12.6%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies is less 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 Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies 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 Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies'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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies
How many students attend Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies?
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% higher 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 Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies?
65.3% of students at Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies?
The largest demographic group at Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies?
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies rank among schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies ranks #16 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 Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies, 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.