Enrollment
206
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kissimmee, FL
Ucp Osceola Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Ucp Osceola Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147003752Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ucp Osceola Charter School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools.
- #23 of 26
- schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ucp Osceola Charter School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ucp Osceola Charter School ranks #23 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-32% 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
What stands out at Ucp Osceola Charter School
Ucp Osceola Charter School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Kissimmee, Florida, enrolling 206 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Ucp Osceola Charter School is leaner than roughly 89% of Florida schools and 32% 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 67.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 206 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 155 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #139, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% 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 Ucp Osceola Charter School.
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 Ucp Osceola Charter School compares
Ucp Osceola Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Florida - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.8%
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Ucp Osceola Charter School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Ucp Osceola Charter School.
$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 Ucp Osceola Charter School 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 Ucp Osceola Charter School'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 (~206 students)
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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 an alternative 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 12.1:1, which is 32% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 23% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 (lower 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 Ucp Osceola Charter School rank among schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Ucp Osceola Charter School ranks #23 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 Ucp Osceola Charter School a good school?
Ucp Osceola Charter School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Ucp Osceola Charter School, 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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