Enrollment
530
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120108001136
J. Colin English Elementary School — North Fort Myers, FL
Federal NCES profile for J. Colin English Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. Colin English Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
J. Colin English Elementary School reports 530 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Florida average and 37% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 589 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lee spends $12,577 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.0% from local sources (property taxes), 25.0% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J. Colin English Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 37% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,577
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Per 589 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 530 Top 43% in Florida — larger than 57% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.2% +37% vs state
NCES ID 120108001136
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.9
Students per counselor 589:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.3%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee, which includes J. Colin English Elementary School.
$12,577
Per student
-1%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
Similar other schools in North Fort Myers
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Hancock Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
814 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Tropic Isles Elementary School
Standard public school
804 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in NORTH FORT MYERS, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Colin English Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Colin English Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in NORTH FORT MYERS, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Colin English Elementary School?
J. Colin English Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.