- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lehigh Acres, FL
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Park Academy for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108003950
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Lehigh Acres · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Park Academy for the Arts ranks #2 of 7 schools in Lehigh Acres, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-392 students YoY
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts shrank from 2,133 students in 2022-23 to 1,741 in 2023-24 (-18.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 111.6 → 101.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-392 students YoY 120108003950 · Lehigh Acres, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,937 enr · 17.5:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts shrank from 2,133 students in 2022-23 to 1,741 in 2023-24 (-18.4%). Teacher FTE lost 111.6 → 101.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts 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
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts
1,937 students
What this shows Veterans Park Academy for the Arts reports 1,937 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Park Academy for the Arts compares
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,937 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,937
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 646 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.4%
African American 16.6%
White 15.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Veterans Park Academy for the Arts 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 Veterans Park Academy for the Arts 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Park Academy for the Arts'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 (~1,937 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Park Academy for the Arts
How many students attend Veterans Park Academy for the Arts?
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts has 1,937 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lehigh Acres, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,133 (2022-23) → 1,741 (2023-24), down 392.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Park Academy for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Park Academy for the Arts is 17.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% higher 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 Veterans Park Academy for the Arts?
36.0% of students at Veterans Park Academy for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Park Academy for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Park Academy for the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment, in Lehigh Acres, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Park Academy for the Arts?
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Veterans Park Academy for the Arts rank among schools in Lehigh Acres?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Park Academy for the Arts ranks #2 of 7 schools in Lehigh Acres, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lehigh Acres on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Veterans Park Academy for the Arts, 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.