VENTURA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.osceolaschools.net

811 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ventura Elementary School is a public school located in Kissimmee, Florida, serving the local community within the Osceola County School District. Situated on Waters Edge Drive, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social development of its students. As part of the larger Osceola County school system, Ventura Elementary adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while working to prepare its diverse student population for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership, striving to maintain a welcoming campus culture that encourages student engagement. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s official website, families can access information regarding school programs, academic calendars, and district policies. Through its commitment to instruction and student well-being, Ventura Elementary serves as a foundational hub for young learners in the Kissimmee area.

811

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VENTURA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	619
Black	71
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

Hispanic
619 (76.3 %)
White
89 (11.0 %)
Black
71 (8.8 %)
Two or More
21 (2.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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)344-5040
Website:	http://www.osceolaschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 52

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 127