- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ft Myers, FL
Rayma C. Page Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rayma C. Page Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108003948
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rayma C. Page Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Ft Myers · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rayma C. Page Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rayma C. Page Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Ft Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-116 students YoY
Rayma C. Page Elementary School shrank from 863 students in 2022-23 to 747 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-116 students YoY 120108003948 · Ft Myers, FL Other · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 15.2:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Rayma C. Page Elementary School shrank from 863 students in 2022-23 to 747 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rayma C. Page 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 697
Rayma C. Page Elementary School
697 students
What this shows Rayma C. Page Elementary School reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rayma C. Page Elementary School compares
Rayma C. Page Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Florida - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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 697 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 4.6%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Rayma C. Page 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 Rayma C. Page Elementary School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rayma C. Page 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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rayma C. Page Elementary School
How many students attend Rayma C. Page Elementary School?
Rayma C. Page Elementary School has 697 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ft Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), down 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rayma C. Page Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rayma C. Page Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower 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 Rayma C. Page Elementary School?
35.6% of students at Rayma C. Page Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rayma C. Page Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rayma C. Page Elementary School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Ft Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rayma C. Page Elementary School?
Rayma C. Page Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Rayma C. Page Elementary School rank among schools in Ft Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Rayma C. Page Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Ft 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 Ft Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Rayma C. Page 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.