- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cape Coral, FL
Skyline Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Skyline Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108002614
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Cape Coral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Skyline Elementary School grew from 990 students in 2022-23 to 1,040 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 120108002614 · Cape Coral, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,141 enr · 19.3:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Skyline Elementary School grew from 990 students in 2022-23 to 1,040 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Skyline 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 1,141
Skyline Elementary School
1,141 students
What this shows Skyline Elementary School reports 1,141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline Elementary School compares
Skyline 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,141
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
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 1141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%
White 39.8%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Skyline 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 Skyline 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 Skyline 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 (~1,141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline Elementary School
How many students attend Skyline Elementary School?
Skyline Elementary School has 1,141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cape Coral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 990 (2022-23) → 1,040 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyline Elementary School?
54.0% of students at Skyline Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Skyline Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment, in Cape Coral, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline Elementary School?
Skyline Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Skyline Elementary School rank among schools in Cape Coral?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elementary School ranks #6 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 Skyline 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.