Enrollment
1,496
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120147007628
Westside K-8 School — Kissimmee, FL
Federal NCES profile for Westside K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
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)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westside K-8 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
Westside K-8 School reports 1,496 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 96.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% below the Florida average and 26% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 299 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.5% 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 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Westside K-8 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 27% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,496 | top 92% | — | — |
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
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Florida — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.5%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 299 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,496 Top 92% in Florida — larger than 8% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 96.0
Students per teacher 17.9:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.2% -27% vs state
NCES ID 120147007628
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
White 15.8%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 299:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.5%
In-school suspensions 87
Out-of-school suspensions 120
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Westside K-8 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
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Flora Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Westside K-8 School
How many students attend Westside K-8 School?
Westside K-8 School has 1,496 students enrolled. It is a other school in KISSIMMEE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside K-8 School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 13% higher 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 Westside K-8 School?
38.2% of students at Westside K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Westside K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in KISSIMMEE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside K-8 School?
Westside K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.