DEERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.osceolaschools.net

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deerwood Elementary School is a public school located in Kissimmee, Florida, serving students within the Osceola County School District. Situated on Marigold Avenue, the school focuses on providing foundational education to its diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. Like other schools in the district, Deerwood is committed to preparing its students for success by aligning its curriculum with state standards and offering various support services to meet individual learning needs.

The school operates under the administration of the Osceola County School District, which serves as a central resource for information regarding school policies, district initiatives, and academic calendars. Families connected to Deerwood Elementary can utilize the district’s official website to access tools such as student portals, information on extracurricular activities, and updates on school safety and performance. As a neighborhood school, Deerwood plays a key role in the local Kissimmee community, working to bridge the gap between home and classroom to support the educational journey of its elementary-aged learners.

530

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	341
Black	118
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
341 (64.3 %)
Black
118 (22.3 %)
White
52 (9.8 %)
Two or More
15 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
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)870-2400
Website:	http://www.osceolaschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 49

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 89