THACKER AVENUE ELEMENTARY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

www.osceolaschools.net

661 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies, located in Kissimmee, Florida, is a specialized magnet school within the Osceola County School District. The school is distinguished by its focused "International Studies" curriculum, which is designed to foster a global perspective among its students. By integrating international themes into core subjects, the school aims to prepare young learners to become informed, culturally aware, and responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected global society.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive community environment. As part of the larger Osceola County public school system, Thacker Avenue focuses on meeting state educational standards while leveraging its specialized theme to engage students through unique projects and enrichment opportunities. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.osceolaschools.net](http://www.osceolaschools.net) for information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular offerings.

661

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THACKER AVENUE ELEMENTARY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	461
Black	79
Asian	14
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
461 (69.7%)
White
83 (12.6%)
Black
79 (12.0%)
Two or More
21 (3.2%)
Asian
14 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OSCEOLA
Phone:	(407)935-3540
Website:	http://www.osceolaschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THACKER AVENUE ELEMENTARY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	121
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THACKER AVENUE ELEMENTARY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	50.1%
Male	330	49.9%

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