Enrollment
1,145
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cape Coral, FL
Mid Cape Global Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mid Cape Global Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108003968Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mid Cape Global Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26:1
- large classes for Florida
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mid Cape Global Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mid Cape Global Academy ranks #1 of 10 schools in Cape Coral, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mid Cape Global Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mid Cape Global Academy
Mid Cape Global Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Cape Coral, Florida, enrolling 1,145 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 46% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,145 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 482 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #47, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students) and Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students) alongside Mid Cape Global Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mid Cape Global Academy compares
Mid Cape Global Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 46% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,145
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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
17
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%
White 14.0%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Mid Cape Global Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee, which includes Mid Cape Global Academy.
$10,788
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Mid Cape Global Academy 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mid Cape Global Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,145 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mid Cape Global Academy
How many students attend Mid Cape Global Academy?
Mid Cape Global Academy has 1,145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cape Coral, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mid Cape Global Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mid Cape Global Academy is 26:1, which is 46% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mid Cape Global Academy?
70.8% of students at Mid Cape Global Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mid Cape Global Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mid Cape Global Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in Cape Coral, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mid Cape Global Academy?
Mid Cape Global Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mid Cape Global Academy rank among schools in Cape Coral?
By Resource Investment Index, Mid Cape Global Academy ranks #1 of 10 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 schools in Cape Coral on the city page.
Is Mid Cape Global Academy a good school?
Mid Cape Global Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Mid Cape Global Academy, 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.
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