- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cape Coral, FL
Oasis Charter Elementary School-South
Federal NCES profile for Oasis Charter Elementary School-South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120108003956Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oasis Charter Elementary School-South earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oasis Charter Elementary School-South has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oasis Charter Elementary School-South ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cape Coral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Oasis Charter Elementary School-South held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120108003956 · Cape Coral, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
875 enr · 15.9:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Oasis Charter Elementary School-South held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Oasis Charter Elementary School-South 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 875
Oasis Charter Elementary School-South
875 students
What this shows Oasis Charter Elementary School-South reports 875 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oasis Charter Elementary School-South compares
Oasis Charter Elementary School-South held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 875 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
875
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Oasis Charter Elementary School-South is about as mixed as 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 Oasis Charter Elementary School-South 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oasis Charter Elementary School-South'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 (~875 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oasis Charter Elementary School-South
How many students attend Oasis Charter Elementary School-South?
Oasis Charter Elementary School-South has 875 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cape Coral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oasis Charter Elementary School-South?
The student-teacher ratio at Oasis Charter Elementary School-South is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Oasis Charter Elementary School-South?
28.5% of students at Oasis Charter Elementary School-South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oasis Charter Elementary School-South?
The largest demographic group at Oasis Charter Elementary School-South is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Cape Coral, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oasis Charter Elementary School-South?
Oasis Charter Elementary School-South has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Oasis Charter Elementary School-South rank among elementary schools in Cape Coral?
By Resource Investment Index, Oasis Charter Elementary School-South ranks #2 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 Oasis Charter Elementary School-South, 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.