- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Myers, FL
San Carlos Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for San Carlos Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108002078
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Carlos Park Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 29
- schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
San Carlos Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Carlos Park Elementary School ranks #7 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
San Carlos Park Elementary School shrank from 655 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 120108002078 · Fort Myers, FL Other · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 13.7:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
San Carlos Park Elementary School shrank from 655 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
San Carlos Park 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 642
San Carlos Park Elementary School
642 students
What this shows San Carlos Park Elementary School reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Carlos Park Elementary School compares
San Carlos Park 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.4%
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
White 29.8%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, San Carlos Park Elementary School 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 San Carlos Park 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 | Higher 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 San Carlos Park 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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Carlos Park Elementary School
How many students attend San Carlos Park Elementary School?
San Carlos Park Elementary School has 642 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Carlos Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Carlos Park Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 San Carlos Park Elementary School?
56.0% of students at San Carlos Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Carlos Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at San Carlos Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Carlos Park Elementary School?
San Carlos Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 San Carlos Park Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, San Carlos Park Elementary School ranks #7 of 29 schools in 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 Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides San Carlos Park 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.