Summary
Narcoossee Elementary School in Saint Cloud, FL, serves 839 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the Osceola County School District, a district ranked in the bottom third of Florida. Despite the district's overall challenges, Narcoossee Elementary stands out as a strong performer, consistently earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 66th to 69th percentile statewide over the last five years. The school significantly outperforms the Osceola district average in nearly every subject and grade level, with proficiency rates 8 to 24 percentage points higher. A standout metric is 4th Grade English Language Arts (ELA), where 77% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—24 points above the district average and 17 points above the state average. Chronic absenteeism is also notably lower at 22.7%, compared to the district average of 34.9% and the state average of 31.4%, which likely supports stronger academic outcomes.
However, a striking contrast emerges when comparing Narcoossee to schools just a few miles away in Orange County. Schools like Laureate Park Elementary (98th percentile), Moss Park Elementary (90th percentile), and Eagle Creek Elementary (87th percentile) are within 6 miles but operate in a completely different academic tier. For example, in 5th Grade Math, Narcoossee scored 56% proficient, while Laureate Park scored 87%, Eagle Creek 79%, and Moss Park 74%. This geographic pocket of high performance in Orange County highlights a significant disparity in educational outcomes, likely tied to district-level resources and community demographics. Within Osceola, Voyager K-8 is a notable outlier, ranking in the 89th percentile and outperforming Narcoossee in nearly every subject, despite having a similar free/reduced lunch rate and significantly lower per-student spending ($6,344 vs. $11,916).
While Narcoossee's state percentile rank has declined from the mid-70s (4-star) to the high-60s (3-star), its actual test scores have remained stable or improved—for instance, 4th Grade ELA proficiency rose from 58% to 77% over two years. This suggests the decline is due to other schools improving faster, not a drop in performance at Narcoossee. A clear area of concern is 5th Grade Math, where proficiency has been consistently lower (56% in 2025-2026) and below the state average (62%), indicating a potential curriculum gap or instructional challenge at that grade level. Overall, Narcoossee Elementary is a solid school within its district, but families should weigh its performance against nearby Orange County options and consider the school's strengths in early grades and ELA, alongside the 5th-grade math challenge.
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