Fort Myers Beach Elementary School

Summary:

Fort Myers Beach Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the coastal town of Fort Myers Beach, Florida, with just 80 students enrolled. Despite its small size, the school has consistently earned high ratings, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

One of the school's key strengths is its exceptional academic performance. Fort Myers Beach Elementary consistently outperforms the Lee County district and the state of Florida in assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, 91% of 4th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to just 42% in the district and 53% statewide. However, the school's student population is predominantly White, in contrast to the more racially diverse nearby schools like Tanglewood Elementary and Six Mile Charter Academy.

Another area of concern is the school's higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.8% to 23.1% over the past few years, which is above the state average. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $17,444 in 2019-2020 to $62,390 in 2022-2023, substantially higher than the spending levels at nearby schools. While the school's academic excellence is commendable, these factors warrant further investigation to ensure the school is providing a well-rounded and inclusive educational experience for all its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2751 Oak St
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

(239) 463-6356

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
164^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $62,390

Students who attend Fort Myers Beach Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
	Cypress Lake Middle School
	Fort Myers Middle Academy
	Lexington Middle School
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	Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
	Three Oaks Middle School
High:	Cypress Lake High School
	Dunbar High School
	Estero High School
	Fort Myers High School
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	South Fort Myers High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 48

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.0%

Hispanic:

20.8%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort Myers Beach Elementary School ranks better than 92.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.39. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75%), Hispanic (20.8%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Myers Beach Elementary School is 10.9, which is the 2^nd best among 58 elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Fort Myers Beach Elementary School employs 4.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Myers Beach Elementary School is $62,390, which is the highest among 61 elementary schools in the Lee School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort Myers Beach Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 50^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fort Myers Beach Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	66.30	574^th	1688	66.0%
2007	84.44	230^th	1786	87.1%
2008	90.68	92^nd	1789	94.9%
2009	91.85	62^nd	1847	96.6%
2010	88.82	124^th	1919	93.5%
2011	66.43	687^th	1985	65.4%
2012	52.63	939^th	1984	52.7%
2013	67.14	635^th	2029	68.7%
2014	75.00	458^th	2064	77.8%
2016	84.58	282^nd	2087	86.5%
2017	77.13	448^th	2112	78.8%
2018	73.52	521^st	2118	75.4%
2019	82.31	348^th	2182	84.1%
2021	93.60	92^nd	2247	95.9%
2022	96.64	23^rd	2219	99.0%
2023	96.85	20^th	2240	99.1%
2024	90.39	164^th	2256	92.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fort Myers Beach Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	191	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1989	194	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
1990	213	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1991	202	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1992	178	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
1993	187	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1994	170	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	173
1995	174	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	180
1996	174	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	180
1997	179	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
1998	193	3	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	204
1999	176	3	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	189
2000	180	2	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2001	176	1	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2002	184	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2003	184	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2004	183	1	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2005	175	3	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2006	179	4	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2007	157	4	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	10	190
2008	141	1	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	7	164
2009	124	1	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	10	151
2010	111	2	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	7	144
2011	100	2	2	14	0	0	3	0	121
2012	117	0	1	18	0	0	2	0	138
2013	104	0	3	14	0	0	4	0	125
2014	114	0	3	14	3	0	4	0	138
2015	94	1	3	17	0	0	2	0	117
2016	94	2	1	24	0	0	2	0	123
2017	94	3	2	17	2	0	5	0	123
2018	83	3	2	19	0	0	4	0	111
2019	80	4	1	18	0	0	5	0	108
2020	76	2	0	18	0	0	3	0	99
2021	66	0	0	21	0	0	3	0	90
2022	65	0	0	16	0	0	2	0	83
2023	61	0	0	17	0	0	2	0	80
2024	36	0	0	10	0	0	2	0	48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Myers Beach Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	192	9.0	21.3	30.7
1989	195	9.0	21.6	21.5
1990	214	11.0	19.4	15.9
1991	208	11.0	18.9	32.7
1992	180	9.0	20.0	27.2
1993	192	9.0	21.3	34.9
1994	173	10.0	17.3	27.7
1995	180	11.0	16.4	29.4
1996	180	11.0	16.4	29.4
1997	183	10.0	18.3	31.1
1998	204	12.0	17.0	25.5
1999	189	10.0	18.9	34.9
2000	196	12.0	16.3	33.7
2001	197	11.0	17.9	31.5
2002	196	11.0	17.8	29.1
2003	196	11.0	17.8	29.1
2004	195	14.0	13.9	28.2
2005	196	13.0	15.1	28.1
2006	198	12.0	16.5	33.3
2007	190	13.0	14.6	27.2
2008	164	14.5	11.3	31.8
2009	151	13.7	11.2	43.3
2010	144	11.0	13.0	47.4
2011	121	9.4	12.8	44.6
2012	138	10.1	13.6	48.6
2013	125	13.0	9.6	52.8
2014	138	13.0	10.6	55.8
2015	117	12.0	9.7	64.1
2016	123	12.0	10.2	48.8
2017	123	11.0	11.1	51.2
2018	111	12.0	9.2	45.9
2019	108	8.6	12.5	51.9
2020	99	9.0	11.0	52.5
2021	90	9.4	9.5	46.7
2022	83	8.4	9.8	38.6
2023	80	7.8	10.2	41.3
2024	48	4.3	10.9	43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fort Myers Beach Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	192	9.0	21.3	30.7
1989	195	9.0	21.6	21.5
1990	214	11.0	19.4	15.9
1991	208	11.0	18.9	32.7
1992	180	9.0	20.0	27.2
1993	192	9.0	21.3	34.9
1994	173	10.0	17.3	27.7
1995	180	11.0	16.4	29.4
1996	180	11.0	16.4	29.4
1997	183	10.0	18.3	31.1
1998	204	12.0	17.0	25.5
1999	189	10.0	18.9	34.9
2000	196	12.0	16.3	33.7
2001	197	11.0	17.9	31.5
2002	196	11.0	17.8	29.1
2003	196	11.0	17.8	29.1
2004	195	14.0	13.9	28.2
2005	196	13.0	15.1	28.1
2006	198	12.0	16.5	33.3
2007	190	13.0	14.6	27.2
2008	164	14.5	11.3	31.8
2009	151	13.7	11.2	43.3
2010	144	11.0	13.0	47.4
2011	121	9.4	12.8	44.6
2012	138	10.1	13.6	48.6
2013	125	13.0	9.6	52.8
2014	138	13.0	10.6	55.8
2015	117	12.0	9.7	64.1
2016	123	12.0	10.2	48.8
2017	123	11.0	11.1	51.2
2018	111	12.0	9.2	45.9
2019	108	8.6	12.5	51.9
2020	99	9.0	11.0	52.5
2021	90	9.4	9.5	46.7
2022	83	8.4	9.8	38.6
2023	80	7.8	10.2	41.3
2024	48	4.3	10.9	43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Myers Beach Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$366 (2.3%)	$15,589 (97.7%)	$15,955
2019	$506 (3.3%)	$14,861 (96.7%)	$15,367
2020	$551 (3.2%)	$16,893 (96.8%)	$17,444
2021	$1,203 (5.5%)	$20,525 (94.5%)	$21,728
2022	$2,252 (9.6%)	$21,249 (90.4%)	$23,500
2023	$3,694 (5.9%)	$58,697 (94.1%)	$62,390

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Myers Beach Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 348^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 20^th of 2240 Elementary schools	15.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Myers Beach Elementary School)	67	80	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Myers Beach Elementary School)	64	87	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Myers Beach Elementary School)	93	83	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	55	52	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Myers Beach Elementary School)	100	100
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Myers Beach Elementary School)	84	91	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Myers Beach Elementary School)	74	100	26%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	58	51	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Fort Myers Beach Elementary School)	63	91	28%
5th Grade Science (Lee)	50	50
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	108	80	25.9%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	18	17	5.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	80	61	23.8%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.9%	41.3%	10.6%

Schools Near Fort Myers Beach Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fort Myers Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2751 Oak St	Fort Myers Beach	33931	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 463-6356	48	4	10.9	43.8%	36 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.2%)	90.4	164^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.7%		96.8	20^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.1%	144	80.0	91.0	70.0				70.0	91.0	80.0				80.0						$62,390	$3,694	$58,697
Harlem Heights Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	15570 Hagie Dr	Fort Myers	33908	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(239) 482-7706	196	8	24.1	82.1%	15 (7.7%)	30 (15.3%)	146 (74.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	7.9	2193^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	2.8%		18.4	1947^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.1%	246	24.0	25.0	29.0				40.0	13.0	32.0				10.0						$10,880	$00	$10,880
Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15200 Alexandria Ct	Fort Myers	33908	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 481-1761	1,131	60	18.8	40.3%	564 (49.9%)	108 (9.5%)	353 (31.2%)	48 (4.2%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.7%)	67.4	691^st of 2256 public elementary schools	69.4%		70	628^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.0%	63	54.0	60.0	59.0				62.0	63.0	73.0				68.0						$11,474	$1,987	$9,488
Rayma C. Page Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	17000 S Tamiami Trl	Fort Myers	33908	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 432-2737	747	45	16.6	35.5%	405 (54.2%)	30 (4.0%)	241 (32.3%)	40 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.0%)	82.8	345^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.7%		77.8	453^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	79.8%	108	66.0	67.0	69.0				77.0	74.0	77.0				69.0						$11,125	$1,800	$9,325
San Carlos Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17282 Lee Rd	Fort Myers	33967	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 267-7177	606	39	15.5	59.2%	200 (33.0%)	44 (7.3%)	338 (55.8%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	31.6	1573^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	30.3%		36.4	1430^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.2%	143	43.0	31.0	51.0				44.0	42.0	56.0				47.0						$14,286	$3,113	$11,173
Cape Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4519 Vincennes Blvd	Cape Coral	33904	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 542-3551	758	40	18.9	49.7%	368 (48.5%)	32 (4.2%)	314 (41.4%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (4.5%)	71.8	600^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.4%		70.6	617^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.5%	17	57.0	66.0	62.0				61.0	67.0	74.0				68.0						$10,883	$1,251	$9,632
Six Mile Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	6851 Lancer Ave	Fort Myers	33912	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 768-9375	845	35	24.1	68.4%	203 (24.0%)	233 (27.6%)	348 (41.2%)	27 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.9%)	8	2189^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.0%		14.3	2045^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.7%	144	31.0	29.0	30.0	28.0	31.0	57.0	35.0	30.0	15.0	14.0	26.0	21.0	24.0	19.0	37.0	68.0	86.0	66.0	$7,933	$277	$7,656
Three Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19600 Cypress View Dr	Fort Myers	33967	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 267-8020	927	52	17.7	33.0%	569 (61.4%)	16 (1.7%)	260 (28.0%)	33 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.3%)	81.1	377^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.3%		77.1	464^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.3%	87	73.0	62.0	68.0				83.0	67.0	74.0				67.0						$9,504	$1,558	$7,946
Athenian Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	18851 Oak Center Drive	Fort Myers	33967	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 319-9384	401	30	13.3	32.4%	176 (43.9%)	14 (3.5%)	185 (46.1%)	11 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	17.9	1960^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.1%		33.4	1508^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.7%	452	28.0	35.0	26.0	52.0	43.0	68.0	47.0	30.0	30.0	40.0	52.0	61.0	26.0	59.0	84.0			65.0	$7,483	$616	$6,866
Villas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8385 Beacon Blvd	Fort Myers	33907	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 936-3776	847	54	15.6	64.9%	109 (12.9%)	97 (11.5%)	612 (72.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.0%)	29.3	1640^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.3%		37.1	1415^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.8%	225	38.0	34.0	38.0				56.0	45.0	50.0				45.0						$13,112	$2,912	$10,200

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Myers Beach Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Fort Myers Beach Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fort Myers Beach Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
Middle : Cypress Lake Middle School
Middle : Fort Myers Middle Academy
Middle : Lexington Middle School
Middle : Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Middle : Three Oaks Middle School
High : Cypress Lake High School
High : Dunbar High School
High : Estero High School
High : Fort Myers High School
High : South Fort Myers High School

Is Fort Myers Beach Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Fort Myers Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 7.3% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Myers Beach Elementary School?

Students at Fort Myers Beach Elementary School are 75% White, 21% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Fort Myers Beach Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 48 students attended Fort Myers Beach Elementary School.

What district is Fort Myers Beach Elementary School in?

Lee

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