- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Myers, FL
Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108001130
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #12 of 29
- schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School ranks #12 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 120108001130 · Fort Myers, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 18.3:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts 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 440
Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School
440 students
What this shows Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School compares
Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
African American 24.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts 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 Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School
How many students attend Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School?
Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School?
45.8% of students at Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School?
Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School rank among schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School ranks #12 of 29 schools in 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 Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts 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.