Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2486 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
61%
37%
Black
26%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering's ranking?
Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering is ranked #2486 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering often compared to?
Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineeringis often viewed alongside schools like Palmetto Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering?
728 students attend Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering?
Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering offer ?
Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering part of?
Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering is part of Osceola School District.
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