- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Myers, FL
Harlem Heights Community Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Harlem Heights Community Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120108008528Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harlem Heights Community Charter School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 45
- public schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harlem Heights Community Charter School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harlem Heights Community Charter School ranks #7 of 45 public schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Harlem Heights Community Charter School grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 120108008528 · Fort Myers, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
209 enr · 17.4:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Harlem Heights Community Charter School grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Harlem Heights Community Charter 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 209
Harlem Heights Community Charter School
209 students
What this shows Harlem Heights Community Charter School reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harlem Heights Community Charter School compares
Harlem Heights Community Charter 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Florida - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
African American 15.3%
White 5.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Harlem Heights Community Charter School is less 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 Harlem Heights Community Charter 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 | Higher 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harlem Heights Community Charter 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 elementary 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 (~209 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harlem Heights Community Charter School
How many students attend Harlem Heights Community Charter School?
Harlem Heights Community Charter School has 209 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlem Heights Community Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlem Heights Community Charter School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harlem Heights Community Charter School?
72.2% of students at Harlem Heights Community Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harlem Heights Community Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Harlem Heights Community Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harlem Heights Community Charter School?
Harlem Heights Community Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harlem Heights Community Charter School rank among public schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Harlem Heights Community Charter School ranks #7 of 45 public 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 public schools in Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Harlem Heights Community Charter 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.