Enrollment
48
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Myers, FL
Young Parent Education Program
Federal NCES profile for Young Parent Education Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 80/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108002200
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young Parent Education Program earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 29
- schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 80
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Young Parent Education Program has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young Parent Education Program ranks #2 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Young Parent Education Program compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Young Parent Education Program
Young Parent Education Program is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Fort Myers, Florida, enrolling 48 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.3:1, Young Parent Education Program is leaner than roughly 98% of Florida schools and 70% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.6% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Florida schools, with 48 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 48 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students) and Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students) alongside Young Parent Education Program.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Young Parent Education Program compares
Young Parent Education Program on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.3:1 | ▼ 70% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.3:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
5.3:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 48 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.2%
White 10.4%
African American 10.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Young Parent Education Program is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee, which includes Young Parent Education Program.
$10,788
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Young Parent Education Program 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 Young Parent Education Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~48 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Young Parent Education Program
How many students attend Young Parent Education Program?
Young Parent Education Program has 48 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fort Myers, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Parent Education Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Parent Education Program is 5.3:1, which is 70% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 66% 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 Young Parent Education Program?
55.6% of students at Young Parent Education Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young Parent Education Program?
The largest demographic group at Young Parent Education Program is Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Parent Education Program?
Young Parent Education Program has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Young Parent Education Program rank among schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Young Parent Education Program ranks #2 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.
Is Young Parent Education Program a good school?
Young Parent Education Program earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Young Parent Education Program, 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.
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