Enrollment
640
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Fort Myers, FL
Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108000779
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in North Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in North Fort Myers, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School
Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Fort Myers, Florida, enrolling 640 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Florida schools and 44% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 640 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
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 995 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #940, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (36%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 640 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% 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.
Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students) and Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students) alongside Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary 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 Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School compares
Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 49.5%
White 35.5%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary 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 Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary 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 Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary 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 other 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 (~640 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School
How many students attend Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School?
Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Fort Myers, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School is 25.6:1, which is 44% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School?
68.5% of students at Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in North Fort Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School?
Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary 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 Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School rank among schools in North Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in North Fort Myers, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Fort Myers on the city page.
Is Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School a good school?
Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton 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.
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