At a glance
Reported students
558
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
765
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts: 558 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 566
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Kissimmee. It is one of 88 current school records connected to Osceola. NCES reports 558 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.1%) and Black (33%). English learners represent 23.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.5%
- Hispanic56.1%
- Black33%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Osceola
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highlands Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
564 reported students
Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud
Elementary · Grades PK–08
550 reported students
Boggy Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
549 reported students
Central Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Mill Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
610 reported students
Mater Academy at St Cloud
Elementary · Grades KG–08
612 reported students
Public schools near Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koa Elementary School Elementary · Osceola | PK–05 | 714 | 1.2 mi |
| Deerwood Elementary School Elementary · Osceola | PK–05 | 422 | 1.4 mi |
| Bridgeprep Academy Osceola County Elementary · Charter · Osceola | KG–08 | 837 | 1.7 mi |
| Bellalago Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Osceola | PK–08 | 1,108 | 4.2 mi |
| Reedy Creek Elementary School Elementary · Osceola | PK–05 | 431 | 4.4 mi |
| Mater Brighton Lakes Elementary · Charter · Osceola | KG–08 | 1,267 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
What grades does Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts serve?
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Osceola.
How many students attend Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts?
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts reported 558 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 566 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 558 students and 35.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Osceola attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts in?
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts is part of Osceola, based in Kissimmee, FL, which operates 88 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Koa Elementary School (1.2 mi), Deerwood Elementary School (1.4 mi), Bridgeprep Academy Osceola County (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.