THACKER AVENUE ELEMENTARY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

www.osceolaschools.net

639 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.

639

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THACKER AVENUE ELEMENTARY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	459
Black	81
Asian	10
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
459 (71.8 %)
Black
81 (12.7 %)
White
73 (11.4 %)
Two or More
13 (2.0 %)
Asian
10 (1.6 %)
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:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
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 40

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THACKER AVENUE ELEMENTARY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THACKER AVENUE ELEMENTARY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	317	49.6%
Male	322	50.4%

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