Koa Elementary School

Summary:

Koa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kissimmee, Florida, serving 667 students in grades PK-5. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently lower academic performance, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a student population that is predominantly Hispanic and African American.

Compared to the state averages, Koa Elementary has a much higher percentage of Hispanic (60.72%) and African American (27.44%) students. The school also struggles with chronic absenteeism, ranging from 33.9% to 42.3% in recent years, far exceeding the state average of 11.6%. Academically, Koa Elementary consistently underperforms the Osceola School District and the state, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly lower across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was just 34% in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 42% and the state's 53%.

When comparing Koa Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, such as Sunrise Elementary, Reedy Creek Elementary, and Bellalago Charter Academy, Koa consistently performs worse academically and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that are not shared by its peers. Additionally, Koa Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 1654 out of 2064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1929 out of 2256 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school's performance is not keeping pace with other elementary schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5000 Koa St
Kissimmee, FL 34758

(407) 518-1161

District: Osceola

SchoolDigger Rank:
1929^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,018

Students who attend Koa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Discovery Intermediate School
High:	Liberty High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 710

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.4%

African American:

27.2%

White:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Koa Elementary School ranks worse than 85.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 32^nd among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.17. (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 (60.4%), African American (27.2%), White (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Koa Elementary School is 17.3. 24 elementary schools in the Osceola School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Koa Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Koa Elementary School is $11,018, which is the 13^th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Osceola School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Koa 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 Koa Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	23.71	1610^th	1985	18.9%
2012	35.98	1300^th	1984	34.5%
2013	24.46	1631^st	2029	19.6%
2014	23.88	1654^th	2064	19.9%
2016	16.27	1835^th	2087	12.1%
2017	20.53	1766^th	2112	16.4%
2018	23.03	1709^th	2118	19.3%
2019	18.45	1877^th	2182	14.0%
2021	17.49	1909^th	2247	15.0%
2022	14.99	1997^th	2219	10.0%
2023	13.28	2076^th	2240	7.3%
2024	19.17	1929^th	2256	14.5%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, March 28, 2013

The school is well kept and clean. They offer state of the art technology to make the learning experience intriguing for the kids. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Koa Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	90	254	16	473	3	n/a	n/a	68	904
2011	94	249	13	482	4	0	19	0	861
2012	88	245	11	480	2	0	22	0	848
2013	79	249	9	492	3	0	25	0	857
2014	83	230	13	455	2	0	30	0	813
2015	85	215	10	449	3	2	28	0	792
2016	73	200	10	456	3	1	20	0	763
2017	58	216	8	432	7	2	15	0	738
2018	57	172	11	447	1	1	13	0	702
2019	49	158	8	419	1	3	14	0	652
2020	42	149	6	427	1	4	12	0	641
2021	42	138	5	353	1	2	13	0	554
2022	44	166	7	405	1	0	18	0	641
2023	48	183	7	405	0	0	24	0	667
2024	50	193	6	429	2	3	27	0	710

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 Koa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	904	52.0	17.3	88.6
2011	861	56.0	15.3	79.1
2012	848	51.8	16.3	71.3
2013	857	52.0	16.4	84.7
2014	813	48.0	16.9	82.2
2015	792	49.0	16.1	89.6
2016	763	45.0	16.9	71.6
2017	738	45.0	16.4	70.9
2018	702	44.0	15.9	58.7
2019	652	39.0	16.7	67.5
2020	641	39.0	16.4	66.5
2021	554	37.0	14.9	73.3
2022	641	36.0	17.8	71.1
2023	667	44.5	14.9	63
2024	710	41.0	17.3	65.2

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 Koa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	904	52.0	17.3	88.6
2011	861	56.0	15.3	79.1
2012	848	51.8	16.3	71.3
2013	857	52.0	16.4	84.7
2014	813	48.0	16.9	82.2
2015	792	49.0	16.1	89.6
2016	763	45.0	16.9	71.6
2017	738	45.0	16.4	70.9
2018	702	44.0	15.9	58.7
2019	652	39.0	16.7	67.5
2020	641	39.0	16.4	66.5
2021	554	37.0	14.9	73.3
2022	641	36.0	17.8	71.1
2023	667	44.5	14.9	63
2024	710	41.0	17.3	65.2

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 Koa Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$934 (11.4%)	$7,283 (88.6%)	$8,217
2019	$1,077 (12.1%)	$7,839 (87.9%)	$8,916
2020	$767 (8.7%)	$8,006 (91.3%)	$8,773
2021	$1,799 (17.2%)	$8,656 (82.8%)	$10,456
2022	$2,385 (21.8%)	$8,569 (78.2%)	$10,955
2023	$2,525 (22.9%)	$8,493 (77.1%)	$11,018

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Koa Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1877^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2076^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Koa Elementary School)	38	19	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	51	45	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Koa Elementary School)	35	24	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	54	45	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Koa Elementary School)	42	32	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	51	46	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Koa Elementary School)	49	45	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	53	48	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Koa Elementary School)	42	36	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	48	46	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Koa Elementary School)	36	33	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	48	38	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Koa Elementary School)	36	33	3%
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	652	667	2.3%
African American	158	183	15.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	8	7	12.5%
Hispanic	419	405	3.3%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	49	48	2%
Two or More Races	14	24	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.5%	63%	4.5%

Schools Near Koa 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Koa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Koa St	Kissimmee	34758	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 518-1161	710	41	17.3	65.2%	50 (7.0%)	193 (27.2%)	429 (60.4%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	27 (3.8%)	19.2	1929^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.5%		13.3	2076^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.3%	147	40.0	33.0	43.0				39.0	21.0	47.0				34.0						$11,018	$2,525	$8,493
Bridgeprep Academy Osceola County	Public, Charter	K-8	4851 Koa St	Kissimmee	34758	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 588-7976	746	22	33.9	80.0%	51 (6.8%)	255 (34.2%)	406 (54.4%)	14 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.0%)	17.1	1980^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.2%		14.6	2037^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.1%	57	42.0	43.0	23.0	41.0	26.0	38.0	62.0	38.0	7.0	23.0	32.0	36.0	7.0	20.0	45.0			64.0	$9,157	$951	$8,206
Poinciana Academy Of Fine Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	4201 Rhododendron Ave	Kissimmee	34758	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 343-4500	592	39	15.1	70.9%	38 (6.4%)	182 (30.7%)	341 (57.6%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.1%)	11.9	2111^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.4%		11.6	2113^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.7%	2	41.0	27.0	36.0				31.0	32.0	18.0				31.0						$12,241	$2,219	$10,022
Deerwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3701 Marigold Ave	Kissimmee	34758	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 870-2400	490	32	15.3	68.0%	39 (8.0%)	129 (26.3%)	308 (62.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	17.5	1973^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	12.5%		23.1	1797^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.8%	176	47.0	37.0	40.0				38.0	29.0	29.0				30.0						$11,998	$2,251	$9,747
Palmetto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	315 Palmetto St	Poinciana	34759	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 427-6012	473	29	16.3	73.6%	38 (8.0%)	96 (20.3%)	323 (68.3%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	21.3	1871^st of 2256 public elementary schools	17.1%		15.9	2005^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.5%	134	41.0	29.0	45.0				41.0	32.0	38.0				47.0						$11,739	$2,791	$8,947
Bellalago Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3651 Pleasant Hill Rd	Kissimmee	34746	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 933-1690	1,157	65	17.9	48.4%	198 (17.1%)	283 (24.5%)	588 (50.8%)	37 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.5%)	45 (3.9%)	38.3	1386^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.6%		35.8	1447^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.4%	61	51.0	57.0	52.0	45.0	48.0	44.0	49.0	52.0	40.0	44.0	50.0	42.0	42.0	44.0	69.0	89.0	100.0	68.0	$9,207	$1,491	$7,716
Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering	Public	PK, KG-5	4300 Chestnut St	Kissimmee	34759	Polk County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 870-4862	728	44	16.5	65.5%	74 (10.2%)	184 (25.3%)	444 (61.0%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (1.9%)	30.9	1597^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.2%		21.5	1852^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	17.3%	255	56.0	38.0	43.0				57.0	32.0	37.0				41.0						$10,923	$2,211	$8,712
Mater Brighton Lakes	Public, Charter	K-8	3200 Pleasant Hill Rd	Kissimmee	34746	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 931-0325	1,316	60	21.9	75.3%	106 (8.1%)	224 (17.0%)	928 (70.5%)	19 (1.4%)	10 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (2.1%)	29.9	1627^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.9%		25	1745^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.1%	118	49.0	46.0	46.0	46.0	40.0	48.0	54.0	40.0	38.0	38.0	45.0	49.0	39.0	15.0	57.0		82.0	53.0	$8,503	$946	$7,556
Reedy Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5100 Eagles Trl	Kissimmee	34758	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3580	849	52	16.3	53.9%	158 (18.6%)	121 (14.3%)	521 (61.4%)	13 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.9%)	25.6	1748^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.5%		21.3	1860^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.0%	112	42.0	39.0	48.0				37.0	32.0	50.0				39.0						$10,558	$2,260	$8,297
Laurel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1851 Laurel Ave	Poinciana	34759	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 427-1375	1,049	60	17.4	74.7%	66 (6.3%)	412 (39.3%)	536 (51.1%)	15 (1.4%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	13 (1.2%)	24.6	1777^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.2%		16.7	1990^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.2%	213	41.0	42.0	48.0				40.0	43.0	38.0				36.0						$10,255	$2,157	$8,098

Frequently Asked Questions about Koa Elementary School

Is Koa Elementary School a good school?

Koa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Koa Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Discovery Intermediate School
High : Liberty High School

How many students attend Koa Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 710 students attended Koa Elementary School.

What district is Koa Elementary School in?

Osceola

What is the racial makeup of Koa Elementary School?

Students at Koa Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 27% African American, 7% White, 4% Two or more races.

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