How do these schools compare?
| Metric | GATEWAY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | VARSITY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FORT MYERS, FL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 3,192 | 1,009 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 20.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.9% | 61.7% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | GATEWAY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | VARSITY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.9% | 8.5% |
| African American | 28.6% | 25.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.3% | 62.3% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | GATEWAY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | VARSITY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 336.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.6% | 54.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 43 | 60 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.