- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Myers, FL
Three Oaks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Three Oaks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120108001798
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Oaks Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Oaks Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Oaks Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Three Oaks Middle School held near 1,100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120108001798 · Fort Myers, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,091 enr · 22.7:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Three Oaks Middle School held near 1,100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Three Oaks Middle 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 1,091
Three Oaks Middle School
1,091 students
What this shows Three Oaks Middle School reports 1,091 students on the CCD universe file.
How Three Oaks Middle School compares
Three Oaks Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 31.7% | ▼ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
1,091
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
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
24.3%
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 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Three Oaks Middle 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 Three Oaks Middle 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 | Similar 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 Three Oaks Middle 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 middle 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 (~1,091 students)
Frequently asked questions about Three Oaks Middle School
How many students attend Three Oaks Middle School?
Three Oaks Middle School has 1,091 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,099 (2022-23) → 1,100 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Middle 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 Three Oaks Middle School?
31.7% of students at Three Oaks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Oaks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Three Oaks Middle School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Oaks Middle School?
Three Oaks Middle 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 Three Oaks Middle School rank among middle schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Oaks Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Three Oaks Middle 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.