Enrollment
1,018
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cape Coral, FL
Caloosa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Caloosa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120108001156
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caloosa Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Caloosa Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caloosa Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Cape Coral, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caloosa Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caloosa Middle School
Caloosa Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Cape Coral, Florida, enrolling 1,018 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.6% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,018 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 801 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #753, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (34%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students) and Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students) alongside Caloosa Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Caloosa Middle School compares
Caloosa Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,018 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,018
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$10,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 33.8%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Caloosa Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee, which includes Caloosa Middle School.
$10,788
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Caloosa Middle 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,018 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Caloosa Middle School
How many students attend Caloosa Middle School?
Caloosa Middle School has 1,018 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cape Coral, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caloosa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caloosa Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caloosa Middle School?
56.6% of students at Caloosa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caloosa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Caloosa Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Cape Coral, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caloosa Middle School?
Caloosa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caloosa Middle School rank among middle schools in Cape Coral?
By Resource Investment Index, Caloosa Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle 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 middle schools in Cape Coral on the city page.
Is Caloosa Middle School a good school?
Caloosa Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Caloosa Middle 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.
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