- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cape Coral, FL
Diplomat Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Diplomat Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108002833
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diplomat Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Diplomat Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diplomat Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Cape Coral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Diplomat Elementary School held near 1,072 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120108002833 · Cape Coral, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,066 enr · 19.4:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Diplomat Elementary School held near 1,072 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Diplomat 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 1,066
Diplomat Elementary School
1,066 students
What this shows Diplomat Elementary School reports 1,066 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diplomat Elementary School compares
Diplomat 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▲ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,066
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 1066 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.9%
White 37.1%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Diplomat 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 Diplomat 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 Diplomat 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 (~1,066 students)
Frequently asked questions about Diplomat Elementary School
How many students attend Diplomat Elementary School?
Diplomat Elementary School has 1,066 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cape Coral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 1,072 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diplomat Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Diplomat Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diplomat Elementary School?
55.5% of students at Diplomat Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diplomat Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Diplomat Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment, in Cape Coral, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diplomat Elementary School?
Diplomat Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Diplomat Elementary School rank among schools in Cape Coral?
By Resource Investment Index, Diplomat Elementary School ranks #3 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 Diplomat 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.