CHESTNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

www.osceolaschools.net

736 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering, located in Kissimmee, Florida, is a specialized magnet school within the Osceola County School District. As its name suggests, the school centers its academic framework on a rigorous STEM-based curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). By integrating hands-on learning experiences and project-based instruction, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deep interest in scientific inquiry among its elementary-aged students.

Beyond its core focus on technical disciplines, Chestnut Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment that prepares students for future academic success. The school emphasizes the application of science and engineering principles across various subjects, encouraging students to explore innovative solutions to real-world challenges. By bridging the gap between foundational education and advanced STEM concepts, the school provides a unique learning pathway designed to equip students with the tools necessary for a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.

736

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHESTNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	447
Black	182
Asian	8
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
447 (60.7 %)
Black
182 (24.7 %)
White
80 (10.9 %)
Two or More
17 (2.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)870-4862
Website:	http://www.osceolaschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 47

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 132