- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cape Coral, FL
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120108008062Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral has class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Cape Coral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+41.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 120108008062 · Cape Coral, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
234 enr · 14.6:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+41.5%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral 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 234
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral
234 students
What this shows Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral compares
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 29% in Florida - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
White 36.3%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral 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 Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral 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 | Higher 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 Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral'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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral
How many students attend Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral?
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cape Coral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% lower 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 Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral?
34.1% of students at Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in Cape Coral, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral?
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral 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 Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral rank among elementary schools in Cape Coral?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Cape Coral on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral, 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.