St. Cloud Elementary School

2701 Budinger Ave
Saint Cloud, FL 34769
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 721 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St. Cloud Elementary School ranks in the top 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 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 721 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : St. Cloud Elementary School serves the western part of its school district in Saint Cloud, FL, covering an area of approximately 113 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge located about 23.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

St. Cloud Elementary School's student population of 721 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
721 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905

School Rankings

St. Cloud Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Cloud Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1569 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
49%
52%
58%
52%
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
48%
38%
Black
6%
21%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
60%
0.61
(22-23)
29.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Cloud Elementary School's ranking?
St. Cloud Elementary School is ranked #1569 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are St. Cloud Elementary School often compared to?
St. Cloud Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Narcoossee Elementary School, Hickory Tree Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend St. Cloud Elementary School?
721 students attend St. Cloud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of St. Cloud Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Cloud Elementary School?
St. Cloud Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Cloud Elementary School offer ?
St. Cloud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Cloud Elementary School part of?
St. Cloud Elementary School is part of Osceola School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 721 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : St. Cloud Elementary School serves the western part of its school district in Saint Cloud, FL, covering an area of approximately 113 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge located about 23.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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