- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Fort Myers, FL
North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108001158
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in North Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts ranks #2 of 5 schools in North Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts grew from 1,106 students in 2022-23 to 1,165 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 120108001158 · North Fort Myers, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,353 enr · 25.1:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts grew from 1,106 students in 2022-23 to 1,165 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts 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
North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts
1,353 students
What this shows North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts reports 1,353 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts compares
North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,353 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,353
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 677 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts 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 North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts'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 (~1,353 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts
How many students attend North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts?
North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts has 1,353 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,106 (2022-23) → 1,165 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts is 25.1:1, which is 41% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts?
53.0% of students at North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts is White at 50.8% 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 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts?
North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts 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 North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts rank among schools in North Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts 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 North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts, 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.