Central Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Central Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kissimmee, Florida, serving 584 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.

Central Avenue Elementary School faces several key challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 33.5% to 50.1%, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are consistently lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 49% in the district and 55% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of Hispanic students, ranging from 71.4% to 74.53%, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.36% to 70.91%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Central Avenue Elementary School to nearby schools, such as Kissimmee Charter Academy and Renaissance Charter School at Tapestry, both public charter schools within the same district, it becomes evident that Central Avenue Elementary School is underperforming academically. The school's higher per-student spending, ranging from $9,800 to $12,974 per student over the past four years, does not seem to be translating into improved academic results, indicating a potential need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

500 W Columbia Ave
Kissimmee, FL 34741

(407) 343-7330

District: Osceola

SchoolDigger Rank:
2166^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,974

Students who attend Central Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Osceola High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 584

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.4%

African American:

15.2%

White:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 96% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 43^rd among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.31. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.4%), African American (15.2%), White (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Avenue Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 2^nd best among 44 elementary schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)

Compare Central Avenue Elementary School employs 40.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Avenue Elementary School is $12,974, which is the 3^rd highest among 44 elementary schools in the Osceola School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Avenue Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Osceola:

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

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Rank History for Central Avenue Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	7.80	1601^st	1688	5.2%
2007	8.96	1689^th	1786	5.4%
2008	9.93	1680^th	1789	6.1%
2009	14.01	1674^th	1847	9.4%
2010	8.61	1827^th	1919	4.8%
2011	9.88	1873^rd	1985	5.6%
2012	9.43	1888^th	1984	4.8%
2013	18.08	1770^th	2029	12.8%
2014	14.78	1873^rd	2064	9.3%
2016	16.33	1831^st	2087	12.3%
2017	20.40	1769^th	2112	16.2%
2018	18.71	1816^th	2118	14.3%
2019	11.29	2029^th	2182	7.0%
2021	12.33	2063^rd	2247	8.2%
2022	5.87	2173^rd	2219	2.1%
2023	13.34	2075^th	2240	7.4%
2024	9.31	2166^th	2256	4.0%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Avenue Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	116	175	22	421	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
2003	116	175	22	421	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
2004	112	164	20	536	0	n/a	n/a	0	832
2005	96	140	27	573	0	n/a	n/a	0	836
2006	102	135	35	582	0	n/a	n/a	0	854
2007	85	128	31	561	2	n/a	n/a	50	857
2008	81	129	16	428	0	n/a	n/a	54	708
2009	75	114	22	407	1	n/a	n/a	50	669
2010	68	131	12	397	7	n/a	n/a	30	645
2011	55	135	9	421	3	0	8	0	631
2012	67	153	10	485	2	0	11	0	728
2013	61	150	12	487	4	0	20	0	734
2014	69	138	13	536	3	0	22	0	781
2015	54	156	6	502	0	2	11	0	731
2016	46	133	7	538	0	1	12	0	737
2017	62	111	8	525	0	1	13	0	720
2018	55	113	13	576	0	3	11	0	771
2019	52	118	7	510	0	0	17	0	704
2020	62	119	7	520	2	4	13	0	727
2021	51	83	5	433	0	4	5	0	581
2022	49	89	10	405	0	2	11	0	566
2023	52	89	12	417	1	2	11	0	584

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Avenue Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	734	37.0	19.8	84.6
2003	734	37.0	19.8	84.6
2004	832	46.0	18.1	88.9
2005	836	47.0	17.8	84.1
2006	854	53.0	16.1	83.4
2007	857	52.0	16.5	86
2008	708	49.0	14.4	94.2
2009	669	46.3	14.5	78.2
2010	645	42.0	15.3	104.4
2011	631	46.5	13.5	99.5
2012	728	50.0	14.5	92.6
2013	734	46.0	15.9	99.6
2014	781	47.0	16.6	99.6
2015	731	48.0	15.2	73.1
2016	737	44.0	16.7	74.1
2017	720	46.0	15.6	71.3
2018	771	47.0	16.4	71.7
2019	704	46.0	15.3	66.9
2020	727	43.0	16.9	65.6
2021	581	40.5	14.3	70.9
2022	566	37.5	15.0	70
2023	584	40.5	14.4	57.4

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 Central Avenue Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	734	37.0	19.8	84.6
2003	734	37.0	19.8	84.6
2004	832	46.0	18.1	88.9
2005	836	47.0	17.8	84.1
2006	854	53.0	16.1	83.4
2007	857	52.0	16.5	86
2008	708	49.0	14.4	94.2
2009	669	46.3	14.5	78.2
2010	645	42.0	15.3	104.4
2011	631	46.5	13.5	99.5
2012	728	50.0	14.5	92.6
2013	734	46.0	15.9	99.6
2014	781	47.0	16.6	99.6
2015	731	48.0	15.2	73.1
2016	737	44.0	16.7	74.1
2017	720	46.0	15.6	71.3
2018	771	47.0	16.4	71.7
2019	704	46.0	15.3	66.9
2020	727	43.0	16.9	65.6
2021	581	40.5	14.3	70.9
2022	566	37.5	15.0	70
2023	584	40.5	14.4	57.4

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 Central Avenue Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$2,292 (24.2%)	$7,165 (75.8%)	$9,457
2019	$2,449 (22.7%)	$8,345 (77.3%)	$10,794
2020	$1,724 (17.6%)	$8,076 (82.4%)	$9,800
2021	$2,227 (19.7%)	$9,055 (80.3%)	$11,283
2022	$2,759 (24.4%)	$8,570 (75.6%)	$11,329
2023	$3,154 (24.3%)	$9,819 (75.7%)	$12,974

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Avenue Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2029^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2075^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Avenue Elementary School)	32	27	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	51	45	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Avenue Elementary School)	47	29	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	54	45	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Avenue Elementary School)	24	28	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	51	46	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Avenue Elementary School)	35	31	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	53	48	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Avenue Elementary School)	28	21	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	48	46	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Avenue Elementary School)	39	11	28%
5th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	48	38	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Central Avenue Elementary School)	30	26	4%
5th Grade Science (Osceola)	45	40	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	704	584	17%
African American	118	89	24.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	7	12	71.4%
Hispanic	510	417	18.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	52	52
Two or More Races	17	11	35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.9%	57.4%	9.5%

Schools Near Central Avenue Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 W Columbia Ave	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 343-7330	584	41	14.4	57.4%	52 (8.9%)	89 (15.2%)	417 (71.4%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.9%)	9.3	2166^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.0%		13.3	2075^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.4%	91	22.0	20.0	28.0				28.0	23.0	42.0				31.0							$12,974	$3,154	$9,819
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 W Donegan Ave	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3620	665	37	17.9	57.6%	51 (7.7%)	45 (6.8%)	537 (80.8%)	20 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	14.7	2043^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	9.4%		19.9	1897^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.3%	146	24.0	46.0	33.0				26.0	46.0	32.0				29.0							$11,226	$2,763	$8,463
Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies	Public	PK, KG-5	301 N Thacker Ave	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3540	639	40	15.9	67.4%	73 (11.4%)	81 (12.7%)	459 (71.8%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (2.0%)	16.3	1999^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.4%		22	1835^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.1%	164	44.0	39.0	30.0				29.0	46.0	26.0				21.0							$12,068	$2,379	$9,689
Renaissance Charter School At Tapestry	Public, Charter	K-8	2510 W Carroll St	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 569-0163	1,430	67	21.3	65.2%	101 (7.1%)	68 (4.8%)	1,190 (83.2%)	51 (3.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.0%)	30.1	1619^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.2%		30.4	1601^st of 2240 public elementary schools	28.5%	18	41.0	48.0	41.0	44.0	43.0	42.0	50.0	53.0	33.0	38.0	54.0	43.0	45.0	36.0	76.0	92.0	91.0	100.0	72.0	$8,457	$747	$7,710
Osceola Science Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2849 N John Young Pkwy	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 697-4040	1,134	58	19.5	51.9%	202 (17.8%)	109 (9.6%)	677 (59.7%)	121 (10.7%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.6%)	55.5	954^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.7%		54.9	973^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	56.6%	19	63.0	66.0	57.0	60.0	60.0	57.0	62.0	59.0	48.0	36.0	68.0	44.0	49.0	57.0	71.0	89.0	89.0		80.0	$7,534	$00	$7,534
Victory Charter School K-5	Public, Charter	K-5	2880 N. Orange Blossom Trail	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 697-3800	266	14	19.0	30.1%	9 (3.4%)	12 (4.5%)	239 (89.8%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	2158^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.3%		8.3	2167^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.3%	9	21.0	22.0	28.0				25.0	27.0	44.0				26.0							$14,230	$2,369	$11,861
Ucp Osceola Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3305 S Orange Ave	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 904-0136	216	17	12.7	68.5%	30 (13.9%)	10 (4.6%)	170 (78.7%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	6	2212^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.0%					(n/a)	17.0		18.0				39.0		18.0				20.0							$21,695	$00	$21,695
Kissimmee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 W Donegan Ave	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3640	859	57	15.0	49.5%	101 (11.8%)	57 (6.6%)	685 (79.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.4%)	12.7	2092^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	7.3%		11.8	2108^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.9%	16	33.0	31.0	32.0				46.0	29.0	27.0				28.0							$10,883	$2,559	$8,324
Mill Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Mill Slough Rd	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3660	752	42	17.9	59.4%	94 (12.5%)	98 (13.0%)	534 (71.0%)	11 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.3%)	10.4	2145^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.9%		12.9	2084^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.0%	61	39.0	26.0	32.0				39.0	32.0	22.0				19.0							$10,200	$2,014	$8,186
Flora Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Dyer Blvd	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 933-3999	1,043	67	15.5	50.5%	129 (12.4%)	103 (9.9%)	734 (70.4%)	29 (2.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.2%)	10.8	2128^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.7%		9.7	2139^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.5%	11	41.0	33.0	29.0				35.0	25.0	21.0				26.0							$10,373	$2,516	$7,856

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Avenue Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Central Avenue Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Central Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Osceola High School

What is the racial makeup of Central Avenue Elementary School?

Students at Central Avenue Elementary School are 71% Hispanic, 15% African American, 9% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Is Central Avenue Elementary School a good school?

Central Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Central Avenue Elementary School in?

Osceola

How many students attend Central Avenue Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 584 students attended Central Avenue Elementary School.

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