Enrollment
954
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120108007328
Patriot Elementary School — Cape Coral, FL
Federal NCES profile for Patriot Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
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)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patriot Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Patriot Elementary School reports 954 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% 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 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% above the Florida average and 7% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 954 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.0% 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 32/100 (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 Patriot 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▲ 7% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 954 | top 79% | — | — |
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
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 7% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 954 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 954 Top 79% in Florida — larger than 21% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 18.5:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.5% +7% vs state
NCES ID 120108007328
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.0%
White 33.8%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 954:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.0%
In-school suspensions 30
Out-of-school suspensions 38
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee, which includes Patriot 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 Cape Coral
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gulf Elementary School
Standard public school
1,193 students 22:1 students per teacher
Mid Cape Global Academy
Standard public school
1,145 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Skyline Elementary School
Standard public school
1,141 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Diplomat Elementary School
Standard public school
1,066 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Caloosa Elementary School
Standard public school
968 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Pelican Elementary School
Standard public school
963 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Patriot Elementary School
How many students attend Patriot Elementary School?
Patriot Elementary School has 954 students enrolled. It is a other school in CAPE CORAL, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patriot Elementary School?
55.5% of students at Patriot Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patriot Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Patriot Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in CAPE CORAL, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patriot Elementary School?
Patriot Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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.