Kissimmee Elementary School

Summary:

Kissimmee Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Kissimmee, Florida, with an enrollment of 859 students. The school is part of the Osceola School District, which is ranked 58 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is predominantly Hispanic, making up 79.74% of the enrollment in the 2022-2023 school year.

Kissimmee Elementary School faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 39.5% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state and district averages. The school also consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 33% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 27% of 5th graders proficient in Math, compared to higher district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.48% to 60.44% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Kissimmee Elementary School appears to be underperforming. For example, Mater Palms Academy, a public charter school just 2.78 miles away, outperforms Kissimmee Elementary in both test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, from 1,223 out of 2,118 Florida elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 2,092 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, suggesting that it is falling behind its peers across the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3700 W Donegan Ave
Kissimmee, FL 34741

(407) 935-3640

District: Osceola

SchoolDigger Rank:
2092^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,883

Students who attend Kissimmee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Kissimmee Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 859

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.7%

White:

11.8%

African American:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kissimmee Elementary School ranks worse than 92.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 38^th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.68. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (79.7%), White (11.8%), African American (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kissimmee Elementary School is 15, which is the 7^th best among 44 elementary schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)

Compare Kissimmee Elementary School employs 57 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kissimmee Elementary School is $10,883, which is the 15^th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Osceola School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	14.08	1504^th	1688	10.9%
2007	13.34	1630^th	1786	8.7%
2008	22.33	1474^th	1789	17.6%
2009	24.49	1493^rd	1847	19.2%
2010	22.58	1576^th	1919	17.9%
2011	24.66	1592^nd	1985	19.8%
2012	13.31	1816^th	1984	8.5%
2013	26.94	1573^rd	2029	22.5%
2014	32.11	1466^th	2064	29.0%
2016	43.09	1191^st	2087	42.9%
2017	42.82	1215^th	2112	42.5%
2018	42.69	1223^rd	2118	42.3%
2019	32.37	1530^th	2182	29.9%
2021	22.87	1752^nd	2247	22.0%
2022	13.64	2028^th	2219	8.6%
2023	11.76	2108^th	2240	5.9%
2024	12.68	2092^nd	2256	7.3%

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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 Kissimmee Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	235	108	41	633	2	n/a	n/a	0	1019
2002	247	81	59	736	1	n/a	n/a	0	1124
2003	247	81	59	736	1	n/a	n/a	0	1124
2004	236	63	58	818	3	n/a	n/a	0	1178
2005	238	91	50	898	4	n/a	n/a	0	1281
2006	161	72	37	882	1	n/a	n/a	0	1153
2007	125	64	31	829	1	n/a	n/a	40	1090
2008	74	46	21	595	1	n/a	n/a	46	783
2009	72	62	11	565	1	n/a	n/a	55	766
2010	63	52	13	593	4	n/a	n/a	34	759
2011	70	64	17	616	4	1	18	0	790
2012	67	80	12	628	3	0	16	0	806
2013	68	76	12	672	4	0	14	0	846
2014	75	93	18	831	6	3	21	0	1047
2015	82	84	9	847	1	4	19	0	1046
2016	59	66	11	736	0	3	11	0	886
2017	69	74	14	793	0	2	14	0	966
2018	80	58	11	841	3	2	10	0	1005
2019	75	58	11	863	4	2	10	0	1023
2020	90	69	13	834	4	2	6	0	1018
2021	113	68	11	674	1	1	9	0	877
2022	100	85	5	708	1	1	15	0	915
2023	101	57	3	685	1	0	12	0	859

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 Kissimmee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1019	53.0	19.2	73.6
2002	1124	57.0	19.7	78.6
2003	1124	57.0	19.7	78.6
2004	1178	63.0	18.7	84.8
2005	1281	71.0	18.0	80.9
2006	1153	75.0	15.4	81.4
2007	1090	74.0	14.7	81.6
2008	783	48.0	16.3	90.1
2009	766	50.3	15.3	92.7
2010	759	51.0	14.8	92
2011	790	52.5	15.0	86.5
2012	806	57.0	14.1	81.1
2013	846	57.0	14.8	89.2
2014	1047	70.0	14.9	61.4
2015	1046	68.0	15.3	73.4
2016	886	62.0	14.2	75.5
2017	966	63.0	15.3	67.3
2018	1005	65.0	15.4	66.1
2019	1023	64.0	15.9	54
2020	1018	65.0	15.6	53.5
2021	877	55.6	15.7	55.4
2022	915	55.6	16.4	60.4
2023	859	57.0	15.0	49.5

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 Kissimmee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1019	53.0	19.2	73.6
2002	1124	57.0	19.7	78.6
2003	1124	57.0	19.7	78.6
2004	1178	63.0	18.7	84.8
2005	1281	71.0	18.0	80.9
2006	1153	75.0	15.4	81.4
2007	1090	74.0	14.7	81.6
2008	783	48.0	16.3	90.1
2009	766	50.3	15.3	92.7
2010	759	51.0	14.8	92
2011	790	52.5	15.0	86.5
2012	806	57.0	14.1	81.1
2013	846	57.0	14.8	89.2
2014	1047	70.0	14.9	61.4
2015	1046	68.0	15.3	73.4
2016	886	62.0	14.2	75.5
2017	966	63.0	15.3	67.3
2018	1005	65.0	15.4	66.1
2019	1023	64.0	15.9	54
2020	1018	65.0	15.6	53.5
2021	877	55.6	15.7	55.4
2022	915	55.6	16.4	60.4
2023	859	57.0	15.0	49.5

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 Kissimmee Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$776 (10.1%)	$6,891 (89.9%)	$7,667
2019	$856 (10.6%)	$7,187 (89.4%)	$8,043
2020	$937 (11.1%)	$7,503 (88.9%)	$8,441
2021	$1,649 (17.5%)	$7,783 (82.5%)	$9,432
2022	$2,010 (20.6%)	$7,769 (79.4%)	$9,779
2023	$2,559 (23.5%)	$8,324 (76.5%)	$10,883

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kissimmee Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1530^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2108^th of 2240 Elementary schools	24%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kissimmee Elementary School)	38	32	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	51	45	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kissimmee Elementary School)	60	29	31%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	54	45	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kissimmee Elementary School)	49	33	16%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	51	46	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kissimmee Elementary School)	67	34	33%
4th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	53	48	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kissimmee Elementary School)	36	32	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	48	46	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kissimmee Elementary School)	47	32	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	48	38	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Kissimmee Elementary School)	36	22	14%
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	1023	859	16%
African American	58	57	1.7%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	11	3	72.7%
Hispanic	863	685	20.6%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	75	101	34.7%
Two or More Races	10	12	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54%	49.5%	4.5%

Schools Near Kissimmee 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mater Palms Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7901 NW 103rd St	Hialeah Gardens	33016	Miami-Dade County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 390-1106	865	40	21.6	76.3%	169 (19.5%)	54 (6.2%)	600 (69.4%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	28 (3.2%)	51.8	1050^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.5%		43.5	1240^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.6%	190	42.0	58.0	57.0	63.0	48.0	52.0	64.0	55.0	60.0	63.0	55.0	28.0	34.0	40.0	62.0	100.0	100.0		80.0	$8,032	$954	$7,078

Frequently Asked Questions about Kissimmee Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Kissimmee Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kissimmee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kissimmee Middle School

What district is Kissimmee Elementary School in?

Osceola

How many students attend Kissimmee Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 859 students attended Kissimmee Elementary School.

Is Kissimmee Elementary School a good school?

Kissimmee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Kissimmee Elementary School?

Students at Kissimmee Elementary School are 80% Hispanic, 12% White, 7% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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