Flora Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Flora Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kissimmee, Florida, serving 1,043 students in grades PK-5 as 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.

Despite increased funding, Flora Ridge Elementary has consistently struggled, with high chronic absenteeism rates (up to 41.2%), significantly lower test scores than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, and a statewide ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Florida elementary schools, earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, nearby schools like Hunters Creek Elementary in Orange County have higher test scores, lower absenteeism, and better statewide rankings.

The high percentage of students from low-income families at Flora Ridge Elementary, ranging from 50.53% to 60.88% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's underperformance. While the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the lack of improvement in academic outcomes suggests that addressing the root causes of attendance issues and providing targeted academic support will be crucial for helping Flora Ridge Elementary better serve its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2900 Dyer Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34741

(407) 933-3999

District: Osceola

SchoolDigger Rank:
2128^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,373

Students who attend Flora Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Kissimmee Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 1,015

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.5%

White:

11.3%

African American:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Flora Ridge Elementary School ranks worse than 94.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 40^th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.84. (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 (71.5%), White (11.3%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flora Ridge Elementary School is 17.5. 27 elementary schools in the Osceola School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Flora Ridge Elementary School employs 58 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flora Ridge Elementary School is $10,373, which is the 20^th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Osceola School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Flora Ridge 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 Flora Ridge Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	11.88	1705^th	1847	7.7%
2010	13.57	1751^st	1919	8.8%
2011	23.64	1615^th	1985	18.6%
2012	22.26	1613^th	1984	18.7%
2013	20.50	1715^th	2029	15.5%
2014	31.25	1486^th	2064	28.0%
2016	30.93	1484^th	2087	28.9%
2017	30.62	1490^th	2112	29.5%
2018	13.94	1919^th	2118	9.4%
2019	12.65	1998^th	2182	8.4%
2021	22.70	1758^th	2247	21.8%
2022	12.11	2063^rd	2219	7.0%
2023	9.71	2139^th	2240	4.5%
2024	10.84	2128^th	2256	5.7%

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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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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, September 8, 2011

I have two of my children attending Flora Ridge. Its their first year in Flora Ridge and I can tell its the worst school that my kids are attended. We come from Lee vista area and schools there are great. Orange county schools its much much better than osceola. The school staff are very rude and have a horrible attitude with parents and they dont know was going on in the school. School dismissal is terrible.... In overall a gave -0 to this school and the school grade comes from D to C OMG!!! HORRIBLE Close Quote

Enrollment information for Flora Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	94	60	26	505	1	n/a	n/a	43	729
2009	120	50	43	676	1	n/a	n/a	61	951
2010	133	53	54	674	7	n/a	n/a	55	976
2011	134	65	45	728	4	1	15	0	992
2012	135	91	41	767	4	1	18	0	1057
2013	152	94	45	810	1	1	25	0	1128
2014	132	63	41	697	0	0	21	0	954
2015	126	63	44	669	2	2	17	0	923
2016	115	54	42	613	1	1	8	0	834
2017	113	57	39	635	1	1	11	0	857
2018	106	50	45	748	0	2	8	0	959
2019	121	61	39	829	1	3	20	0	1074
2020	109	74	32	790	1	2	34	0	1042
2021	114	72	28	637	2	2	29	0	884
2022	119	100	35	724	4	2	36	0	1020
2023	129	103	29	734	3	1	44	0	1043
2024	115	99	33	726	3	1	38	0	1015

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 Flora Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	729	45.0	16.2	87.5
2009	951	60.4	15.9	90.3
2010	976	64.0	15.2	87.8
2011	992	71.0	13.9	78.7
2012	1057	70.0	15.1	71.8
2013	1128	72.0	15.6	83.1
2014	954	63.0	15.1	77.7
2015	923	62.0	14.8	86.9
2016	834	57.0	14.6	58.3
2017	857	58.0	14.7	44.1
2018	959	61.0	15.7	22.9
2019	1074	64.0	16.7	34.7
2020	1042	66.0	15.7	56
2021	884	58.0	15.2	60.2
2022	1020	63.5	16.0	60.9
2023	1043	67.0	15.5	50.5
2024	1015	58.0	17.5	53.7

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 Flora Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	729	45.0	16.2	87.5
2009	951	60.4	15.9	90.3
2010	976	64.0	15.2	87.8
2011	992	71.0	13.9	78.7
2012	1057	70.0	15.1	71.8
2013	1128	72.0	15.6	83.1
2014	954	63.0	15.1	77.7
2015	923	62.0	14.8	86.9
2016	834	57.0	14.6	58.3
2017	857	58.0	14.7	44.1
2018	959	61.0	15.7	22.9
2019	1074	64.0	16.7	34.7
2020	1042	66.0	15.7	56
2021	884	58.0	15.2	60.2
2022	1020	63.5	16.0	60.9
2023	1043	67.0	15.5	50.5
2024	1015	58.0	17.5	53.7

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 Flora Ridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$599 (8.4%)	$6,565 (91.6%)	$7,164
2019	$753 (10.3%)	$6,556 (89.7%)	$7,309
2020	$1,230 (14.2%)	$7,461 (85.8%)	$8,691
2021	$1,804 (19.5%)	$7,464 (80.5%)	$9,269
2022	$2,178 (22.8%)	$7,381 (77.2%)	$9,558
2023	$2,516 (24.3%)	$7,856 (75.7%)	$10,373

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flora Ridge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1998^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2139^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flora Ridge Elementary School)	36	30	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	51	45	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flora Ridge Elementary School)	40	34	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	54	45	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flora Ridge Elementary School)	35	34	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	51	46	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flora Ridge Elementary School)	39	35	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	53	48	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Flora Ridge 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 (Flora Ridge Elementary School)	36	20	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	48	38	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Flora Ridge Elementary School)	28	23	5%
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	1074	1043	2.9%
African American	61	103	68.9%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	39	29	25.6%
Hispanic	829	734	11.5%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	121	129	6.6%
Two or More Races	20	44	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.7%	50.5%	15.8%

Schools Near Flora Ridge 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
Flora Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Dyer Blvd	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 933-3999	1,015	58	17.5	53.7%	115 (11.3%)	99 (9.8%)	726 (71.5%)	33 (3.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.7%)	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
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	1,420	30	47.3	64.0%	114 (8.0%)	67 (4.7%)	1,175 (82.7%)	46 (3.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.1%)	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
Kissimmee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 W Donegan Ave	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3640	792	46	17.4	50.5%	82 (10.4%)	56 (7.1%)	626 (79.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.9%)	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
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	1,144	56	20.4	54.9%	194 (17.0%)	105 (9.2%)	715 (62.5%)	98 (8.6%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.1%)	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
Hunters Creek Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4650 Town Center Blvd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 858-4610	754	50	15.0	31.7%	147 (19.5%)	39 (5.2%)	524 (69.5%)	34 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	74.1	544^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.9%		62.2	791^st of 2240 public elementary schools	64.7%	247	61.0	60.0	65.0				68.0	71.0	66.0				74.0							$10,810	$1,517	$9,294
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 W Donegan Ave	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3620	598	30	19.9	64.5%	51 (8.5%)	32 (5.4%)	484 (80.9%)	26 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	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
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	327	22	14.8	35.2%	16 (4.9%)	15 (4.6%)	292 (89.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	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
Renaissance Charter School At Hunters Creek	Public, Charter	K-8	4140 Town Center Blvd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 206-3103	1,538	76	20.2	51.6%	104 (6.8%)	79 (5.1%)	1,298 (84.4%)	47 (3.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.5%)	56.8	926^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.0%		56.6	927^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.6%	1	57.0	53.0	54.0	54.0	51.0	40.0	69.0	63.0	43.0	63.0	62.0	33.0	59.0	39.0	66.0	78.0	85.0		73.0	$9,465	$794	$8,672
West Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5056 Tacon Dr	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-5920	584	40	14.6	25.3%	143 (24.5%)	28 (4.8%)	321 (55.0%)	76 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (2.2%)	78.3	456^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.8%		76.5	475^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.8%	19	58.0	71.0	66.0				68.0	74.0	75.0				66.0							$11,240	$2,128	$9,113
Central Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 W Columbia Ave	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 343-7330	598	36	16.6	55.7%	49 (8.2%)	98 (16.4%)	424 (70.9%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.8%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Flora Ridge Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Flora Ridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Flora Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kissimmee Middle School

What district is Flora Ridge Elementary School in?

Osceola

What is the racial makeup of Flora Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Flora Ridge Elementary School are 72% Hispanic, 11% White, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Flora Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,015 students attended Flora Ridge Elementary School.

Is Flora Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Flora Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.7% of Florida elementary schools.

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