POINCIANA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

4201 RHODODENDRON AVE
KISSIMMEE, FL 34758

www.osceolaschools.net

558 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts, located in Kissimmee, Florida, is a specialized elementary school within the School District of Osceola County. The school distinguishes itself through a dedicated focus on arts integration, blending a rigorous academic curriculum with immersive experiences in visual and performing arts. By providing students with opportunities to explore music, dance, theater, and fine arts, the academy aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression alongside traditional core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

As part of the broader Osceola County school system, the academy is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment that prepares students for future academic success. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to develop both their artistic talents and their academic proficiency. Through community involvement and a structured fine arts program, Poinciana Academy seeks to inspire a lifelong appreciation for the arts while ensuring that all students meet the necessary benchmarks for their grade levels.

558

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POINCIANA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	313
Black	184
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
313 (56.1%)
Black
184 (33.0%)
White
36 (6.5%)
Two or More
20 (3.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Asian
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)343-4500
Website:	http://www.osceolaschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 59

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 112