Enrollment
206
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120147003752 Charter school
Ucp Osceola Charter School — Kissimmee, FL
Federal NCES profile for Ucp Osceola Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ucp Osceola Charter School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ucp Osceola Charter School reports 206 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 30% above the Florida average and 31% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Osceola spends $10,796 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.5% from local sources (property taxes), 42.2% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ucp Osceola Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 30% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 10% in Florida — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,796
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 206 Top 17% in Florida — larger than 83% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.6% +30% vs state
NCES ID 120147003752
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.8%
White 19.9%
African American 4.9%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Ucp Osceola Charter School.
$10,796
Per student
-15%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
Similar other schools in Kissimmee
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Westside K-8 School
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Bellalago Charter Academy
Standard public school
1,108 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Osceola County School for the Arts
Standard public school
1,002 students 19:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
906 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Partin Settlement Elementary School
Standard public school
821 students 15:1 students per teacher
East Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
821 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ucp Osceola Charter School
How many students attend Ucp Osceola Charter School?
Ucp Osceola Charter School has 206 students enrolled. It is a other school in KISSIMMEE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ucp Osceola Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ucp Osceola Charter School is 12.7:1, which is 31% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ucp Osceola Charter School?
67.6% of students at Ucp Osceola Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ucp Osceola Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Ucp Osceola Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in KISSIMMEE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ucp Osceola Charter School?
Ucp Osceola Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.