Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies

Summary:

Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies is a public elementary school in Kissimmee, Florida, serving 639 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Osceola School District, which is ranked 58 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thacker Avenue Elementary stands out for its significantly higher Hispanic student population (71.83%) compared to the state average (23.6%) and nearby schools. However, the school consistently underperforms academically, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency was just 21%, compared to the district's 42% and the state's 53%. Additionally, Thacker Avenue Elementary has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.8% to 43.2% over the past 5 years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.45% to 73.48% over the past 3 years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Thacker Avenue Elementary's academic performance is notably lower. For instance, Osceola Science Charter School, located just 2.53 miles away, consistently outperforms Thacker Avenue Elementary in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources at Thacker Avenue Elementary, as the school has the highest per-student spending among the nearby schools, yet its academic performance remains the lowest. Addressing the school's attendance issues and implementing targeted interventions tailored to the specific needs of its diverse student population could be crucial for improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 301 N Thacker Ave
       Kissimmee, FL  34741


(407) 935-3540

District: Osceola

SchoolDigger Rank:
1999th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,068 Help


Students who attend Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies usually attend:

High:    Osceola High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.8%
African American:
12.7%
White:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.4% Help


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Compare Details Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies ranks worse than 88.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 35th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.8%), African American (12.7%), White (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies is 15.9, which is the 17th best among 44 elementary schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)
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Compare Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies employs 40 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies is $12,068, which is the 6th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Osceola School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Osceola:

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola 58th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.11 1470th 1688 12.9%
2007 15.10 1591st 1786 10.9%
2008 23.99 1437th 1789 19.7%
2009 24.23 1499th 1847 18.8%
2010 25.69 1518th 1919 20.9%
2011 15.94 1771st 1985 10.8%
2012 28.63 1481st 1984 25.4%
2013 24.03 1636th 2029 19.4%
2014 22.92 1676th 2064 18.8%
2016 30.31 1504th 2087 27.9%
2017 23.82 1673rd 2112 20.8%
2018 21.58 1747th 2118 17.5%
2019 20.25 1836th 2182 15.9%
2021 20.76 1813th 2247 19.3%
2022 18.19 1906th 2219 14.1%
2023 22.01 1835th 2240 18.1%
2024 16.29 1999th 2256 11.4%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Open Quote Great school. Great teachers. Very safe! Nowadays that has to be important based on how our world has become!! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Open Quote My son has attended this amazing school for 2 years.
Don't let the online rankings fool you.
This school has an incredible group of teachers and a wonderful principal who make sure that safety and security are the NUMBER ONE important factor for the students.
The curriculum is more challenging than other schools because it is a baccalaureate school but the teachers are always positive and encouraging to make sure that each student does their absolute best.
Sometimes it is not necessarily the staff of a school but rather the laxed outlook of a parent when it comes to grades. Parents need to be accountable for getting their children to school on time and on a regular basis so they can give their top performance. So for that I give some parents a 1 star out of 5 and in no way should the school be held accountable!! EXCELLENT SCHOOL!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 667 93 15 78 1 n/a n/a 0 854
1989 475 76 3 58 4 n/a n/a 0 616
1990 582 77 8 75 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1991 628 88 19 117 0 n/a n/a 0 852
1992 543 85 12 162 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1993 529 96 9 182 0 n/a n/a 0 816
1994 501 118 7 226 4 n/a n/a 0 856
1995 428 98 15 237 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1996 428 98 15 237 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1997 438 127 32 372 0 n/a n/a 0 969
1998 400 141 26 414 1 n/a n/a 0 982
1999 396 117 29 420 5 n/a n/a 0 967
2000 393 138 38 557 4 n/a n/a 0 1130
2001 303 130 37 523 0 n/a n/a 0 993
2002 194 79 11 399 1 n/a n/a 0 684
2003 194 79 11 399 1 n/a n/a 0 684
2004 176 70 8 398 1 n/a n/a 0 653
2005 178 70 13 395 1 n/a n/a 0 657
2006 189 80 13 447 2 n/a n/a 0 731
2007 152 79 18 431 2 n/a n/a 58 740
2008 124 77 13 409 2 n/a n/a 60 685
2009 112 69 13 381 1 n/a n/a 55 631
2010 148 92 30 363 6 n/a n/a 74 713
2011 165 131 22 467 3 4 35 0 827
2012 174 116 20 457 3 6 25 0 801
2013 163 112 14 517 3 0 36 0 845
2014 175 108 12 559 1 0 34 0 889
2015 178 102 15 630 2 0 28 0 955
2016 136 103 14 596 2 0 25 0 876
2017 131 109 12 582 2 1 16 0 853
2018 118 112 12 577 2 2 16 0 839
2019 105 109 12 597 0 3 11 0 837
2020 135 103 16 538 0 3 15 0 810
2021 125 84 12 473 0 3 14 0 711
2022 97 93 6 447 1 2 14 0 660
2023 73 81 10 459 1 2 13 0 639

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 854 43.0 19.8 41.5
1989 616 39.0 15.7 39.4
1990 742 40.0 18.5 38.5
1991 852 48.0 17.7 46.1
1992 802 43.0 18.6 44.5
1993 816 43.0 19.0 45.5
1994 856 47.0 18.2 53
1995 778 39.0 19.9 50.5
1996 778 39.0 19.9 50.5
1997 969 46.0 21.1 0
1998 982 52.0 18.9 42.1
1999 967 47.0 20.6 70.1
2000 1130 53.0 21.3 73.4
2001 993 51.0 19.5 77.6
2002 684 38.0 18.0 83.3
2003 684 38.0 18.0 83.3
2004 653 41.0 15.9 85.6
2005 657 48.0 13.7 81.3
2006 731 50.0 14.6 78
2007 740 48.0 15.4 80.9
2008 685 49.0 14.0 90.4
2009 631 39.8 16.0 92.9
2010 713 50.0 14.2 88.6
2011 827 52.5 15.7 74.7
2012 801 51.5 15.5 67.2
2013 845 51.0 16.5 76.3
2014 889 56.0 15.8 75.5
2015 955 57.0 16.7 83
2016 876 58.0 15.1 64.7
2017 853 61.0 13.9 63.5
2018 839 58.0 14.4 52.9
2019 837 57.5 14.5 50.4
2020 810 52.0 15.5 68.5
2021 711 48.5 14.6 69.3
2022 660 44.5 14.8 73.5
2023 639 40.0 15.9 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 854 43.0 19.8 41.5
1989 616 39.0 15.7 39.4
1990 742 40.0 18.5 38.5
1991 852 48.0 17.7 46.1
1992 802 43.0 18.6 44.5
1993 816 43.0 19.0 45.5
1994 856 47.0 18.2 53
1995 778 39.0 19.9 50.5
1996 778 39.0 19.9 50.5
1997 969 46.0 21.1 0
1998 982 52.0 18.9 42.1
1999 967 47.0 20.6 70.1
2000 1130 53.0 21.3 73.4
2001 993 51.0 19.5 77.6
2002 684 38.0 18.0 83.3
2003 684 38.0 18.0 83.3
2004 653 41.0 15.9 85.6
2005 657 48.0 13.7 81.3
2006 731 50.0 14.6 78
2007 740 48.0 15.4 80.9
2008 685 49.0 14.0 90.4
2009 631 39.8 16.0 92.9
2010 713 50.0 14.2 88.6
2011 827 52.5 15.7 74.7
2012 801 51.5 15.5 67.2
2013 845 51.0 16.5 76.3
2014 889 56.0 15.8 75.5
2015 955 57.0 16.7 83
2016 876 58.0 15.1 64.7
2017 853 61.0 13.9 63.5
2018 839 58.0 14.4 52.9
2019 837 57.5 14.5 50.4
2020 810 52.0 15.5 68.5
2021 711 48.5 14.6 69.3
2022 660 44.5 14.8 73.5
2023 639 40.0 15.9 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $831 (9.3%) $8,139 (90.7%) $8,970
2019 $1,169 (13.5%) $7,474 (86.5%) $8,643
2020 $1,001 (11.4%) $7,751 (88.6%) $8,752
2021 $1,733 (16.9%) $8,535 (83.1%) $10,268
2022 $2,312 (20.7%) $8,869 (79.3%) $11,181
2023 $2,379 (19.7%) $9,689 (80.3%) $12,068

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1836th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1835th of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies)4334
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)5145
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies)4326
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Osceola)5445
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies)4333
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)5146
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies)5445
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)5348
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies)3234
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)4846
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies)3535
   5th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)4838
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies)3738
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Osceola)4540
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students837639
 23.7%
African American10981
 25.7%
American Indian01
Asian1210
 16.7%
Hispanic597459
 23.1%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White10573
 30.5%
Two or More Races1113
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.4%67.4%
 17%


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Students who attend Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies usually go on to attend:

High : Osceola High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies.

Students at Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies are 72% Hispanic, 13% African American, 11% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies ranks in the bottom 11.4% of Florida elementary schools.


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