Below Average
#2983 of 3,778 schools in FL
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering
Elementary School · Osceola · Kissimmee, FL
An Osceola elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
4300 CHESTNUT ST, Kissimmee, FL 34759
- Math 42% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kissimmee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,373
Median home value
$271,400
Median rent
$1,670/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| New Jerusalem AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–11 | 1.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Chosen Generation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Laurel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 1,049 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Osceola
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #46 of 76
- District spending per student
- $10,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering is listed in OSCEOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering is a public elementary school in Kissimmee, FL, part of Osceola, serving approximately 728 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,983 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering
What grades does Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering serve?
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering?
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering has an enrollment of approximately 728 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering rank in FL?
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering ranks #2,983 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering's MySchoolScout rating?
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering a charter school?
No, Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering a Title I school?
No, Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering?
65.5% of students at Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 728
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Osceola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (407) 870-4862
- Area population (ZIP 34759)
- 41,381
- Area average commute
- 46.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34759; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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