Serving 859 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kissimmee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kissimmee Elementary School's student population of 859 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kissimmee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kissimmee Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3089 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
80%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kissimmee Elementary School's ranking?
Kissimmee Elementary School is ranked #3089 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Kissimmee Elementary School often compared to?
Kissimmee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Celebration School, Flora Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kissimmee Elementary School?
859 students attend Kissimmee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Kissimmee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kissimmee Elementary School?
Kissimmee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kissimmee Elementary School offer ?
Kissimmee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kissimmee Elementary School part of?
Kissimmee Elementary School is part of Osceola School District.
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