- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cape Coral, FL
Patriot Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Patriot Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108007328
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patriot Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Patriot Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Cape Coral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Patriot Elementary School grew from 775 students in 2022-23 to 821 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 120108007328 · Cape Coral, FL Other · MID · TRAD
954 enr · 22.7:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Patriot Elementary School grew from 775 students in 2022-23 to 821 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Patriot Elementary School 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 954
Patriot Elementary School
954 students
What this shows Patriot Elementary School reports 954 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patriot Elementary School compares
Patriot Elementary School 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▲ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 954 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
954
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.0%
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Patriot Elementary School 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 Patriot Elementary School 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patriot Elementary School'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 (~954 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patriot Elementary School
How many students attend Patriot Elementary School?
Patriot Elementary School has 954 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cape Coral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 821 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary School is 22.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Cape Coral, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patriot Elementary School?
Patriot Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Patriot Elementary School rank among schools in Cape Coral?
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot Elementary School ranks #10 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.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Patriot Elementary School, 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.