- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kissimmee, FL
Ventura Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ventura Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147002675
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ventura Elementary School 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
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ventura Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ventura Elementary School ranks #16 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Ventura Elementary School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 120147002675 · Kissimmee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 17:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Ventura Elementary School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ventura Elementary School 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 750
Ventura Elementary School
750 students
What this shows Ventura Elementary School reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ventura Elementary School compares
Ventura Elementary School 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.2%
White 15.9%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Ventura Elementary School 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 Ventura Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ventura Elementary School'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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ventura Elementary School
How many students attend Ventura Elementary School?
Ventura Elementary School has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 811 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ventura Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ventura Elementary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Ventura Elementary School?
51.8% of students at Ventura Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ventura Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ventura Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ventura Elementary School?
Ventura Elementary School 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 Ventura Elementary School rank among schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Ventura Elementary School 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 Ventura Elementary 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.