CREATIVE INSPIRATION JOURNEY SCHOOL OF ST CLOUD

2030 OLD HICKORY TREE RD
SAINT CLOUD, FL 34772

www.cijsstcloud.org

Charter School 550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Creative Inspiration Journey School (CIJS) of St. Cloud is a specialized educational institution located in Kissimmee, Florida, that focuses on providing a nurturing and innovative learning environment. The school is rooted in a philosophy that emphasizes the development of the "whole child," blending academic rigor with artistic exploration and creative problem-solving. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a supportive atmosphere, CIJS aims to foster curiosity, independence, and a genuine love for learning in its students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to go beyond traditional classroom methods, often integrating project-based learning and hands-on experiences to keep students engaged. With a strong emphasis on community and collaboration, CIJS of St. Cloud provides a space where children are encouraged to express their unique perspectives and develop critical thinking skills. Through its commitment to a creative educational journey, the school seeks to prepare students not just for the next grade level, but for long-term personal and academic success in a rapidly changing world.

550

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CREATIVE INSPIRATION JOURNEY SCHOOL OF ST CLOUD
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	286
Black	40
Asian	4
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
286 (52.0%)
White
211 (38.4%)
Black
40 (7.3%)
Two or More
8 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OSCEOLA
Phone:	(407)949-0056
Website:	http://www.cijsstcloud.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CREATIVE INSPIRATION JOURNEY SCHOOL OF ST CLOUD
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	59
Grade 6	40
Grade 7	44
Grade 8	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CREATIVE INSPIRATION JOURNEY SCHOOL OF ST CLOUD
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	45.5%
Male	300	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)