- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Fort Myers, FL
J. Colin English Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J. Colin English Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108001136
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Colin English Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in North Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
J. Colin English Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Colin English Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in North Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+102 students YoY
J. Colin English Elementary School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+23.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+102 students YoY 120108001136 · North Fort Myers, FL Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 22.1:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
J. Colin English Elementary School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+23.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
J. Colin English 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 530
J. Colin English Elementary School
530 students
What this shows J. Colin English Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Colin English Elementary School compares
J. Colin English Elementary 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 34.5%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, J. Colin English 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 J. Colin English 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 | 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 J. Colin English 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. Colin English Elementary School
How many students attend J. Colin English Elementary School?
J. Colin English Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), up 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Colin English Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Colin English Elementary School is 22.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. Colin English Elementary School?
71.2% of students at J. Colin English Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Colin English Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J. Colin English Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% 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 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Colin English Elementary School?
J. Colin English Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 J. Colin English Elementary School rank among schools in North Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Colin English Elementary School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides J. Colin English 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.