- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cape Coral, FL
Caloosa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Caloosa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108001155
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caloosa Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Caloosa Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caloosa Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Cape Coral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Caloosa Elementary School held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.4 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120108001155 · Cape Coral, FL Other · MID · TRAD
968 enr · 17.3:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Caloosa Elementary School held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.4 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Caloosa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school 968
Caloosa Elementary School
968 students
What this shows Caloosa Elementary School reports 968 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caloosa Elementary School compares
Caloosa Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 968 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
968
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 968 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
White 35.8%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Caloosa Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caloosa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caloosa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~968 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caloosa Elementary School
How many students attend Caloosa Elementary School?
Caloosa Elementary School has 968 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cape Coral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 972 (2022-23) → 963 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caloosa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caloosa Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caloosa Elementary School?
57.0% of students at Caloosa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caloosa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Caloosa Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Cape Coral, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caloosa Elementary School?
Caloosa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caloosa Elementary School rank among schools in Cape Coral?
By Resource Investment Index, Caloosa Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Cape Coral, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cape Coral on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Caloosa Elementary School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.