Deerwood Elementary School vs Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerwood Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
| Measure | Deerwood Elementary School Kissimmee, Florida | Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts Kissimmee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1652 of 2,187 | #1999 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #28378 of 50,301 | #36129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 422 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 38% |
| city | Kissimmee | Kissimmee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 33.7).
- •Deerwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Deerwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Deerwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 77.6%).
- •Deerwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.9).
- •Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts is the larger school with 558 students compared with 422.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deerwood Elementary School better than Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Deerwood Elementary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 33.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deerwood Elementary School and Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kissimmee and Kissimmee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerwood Elementary School: 422. Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerwood Elementary School and Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts rank in Florida?
Deerwood Elementary School is 1652nd of 2,187 and Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts is 1999th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).