The Island School

Summary:

The Island School is a public charter elementary school located in Boca Grande, Florida, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 66 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white in recent years.

The Island School stands out for its exceptional academic performance and low student-teacher ratio. With a student-teacher ratio ranging from 5.9 to 6 students per teacher, the school significantly outperforms the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 14.3 to 31.6 students per teacher. The Island School consistently outperforms the Lee County and Florida state averages in various standardized tests, including Science, English Language Arts, and Mathematics. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 100% of 5th-grade students at The Island School were proficient or better in Math, compared to 52% in Lee County and 55% statewide. Additionally, The Island School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.6% to 15% in recent years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 14% to 53.3%.

While The Island School's academic excellence is evident, the school's demographic and socioeconomic profile may raise concerns about equity and access to quality education for students from diverse backgrounds. The Island School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.48% to 5.08% in recent years, which is much lower than the nearby schools, which have free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 31.3% to 83.54%. This suggests that the school's student population is from a higher socioeconomic background compared to the surrounding area, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and low chronic absenteeism. Further analysis of the school's practices and policies, as well as the district's approach to resource allocation, could provide valuable insights into how to replicate the school's success while addressing potential equity concerns.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

135 First St W
Boca Grande, FL 33921

(941) 964-8016

District: Lee

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,574

Student/teacher ratio: 6.0

Number of students: 66

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

African American:

4.5%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Island School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.63. (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 (90.9%), African American (4.5%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Island School is 6, which is the lowest among 60 elementary schools in the Lee School District! (See more...)

Compare The Island School employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Island School is $22,574, which is the 4^th highest among 58 elementary schools in the Lee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

The Island 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 The Island School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	88.27	139^th	1847	92.5%
2010	49.93	1031^st	1919	46.3%
2011	96.70	6^th	1985	99.7%
2018	87.97	207^th	2118	90.2%
2019	80.69	385^th	2182	82.4%
2022	65.05	737^th	2219	66.8%
2023	84.63	295^th	2240	86.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for The Island School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	29	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	30
2003	29	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	30
2004	23	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	23
2005	23	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	24
2006	36	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	37
2007	40	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	43
2008	41	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	1	45
2009	51	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	4	58
2010	47	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	3	56
2011	40	0	0	2	1	0	0	43
2012	37	0	0	2	1	0	0	40
2013	29	0	0	2	0	0	0	31
2014	30	0	1	4	0	0	0	35
2015	42	0	1	6	0	1	0	50
2016	45	1	1	7	0	1	0	55
2017	49	1	1	6	0	0	0	57
2018	53	1	1	5	0	0	0	60
2019	52	1	0	6	0	1	0	60
2020	52	3	0	4	0	1	0	60
2021	52	2	0	2	0	3	0	59
2022	61	2	0	1	0	3	0	67
2023	60	3	0	1	0	2	0	66

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Island School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	30	2.0	15.0	0
2003	30	2.0	15.0	0
2004	23	2.0	11.5	0
2005	24	3.0	8.0	0
2006	37	2.0	18.5	0
2007	43	3.0	14.3	0
2008	45	5.0	9.0	0
2009	58	4.6	12.9	1.9
2010	56	5.5	10.1	3.8
2011	43	7.0	6.1	7
2012	40	6.0	6.6	7.5
2013	31	7.0	4.4	9.7
2014	35	8.0	4.3	8.6
2015	50	9.0	5.5	0
2016	55	8.0	6.8	0
2017	57	9.0	6.3	n/a
2018	60	9.0	6.6	5
2019	60	9.0	6.6	5
2020	60	7.0	8.5	5
2021	59	10.0	5.9	5.1
2022	67	11.0	6.0	4.5
2023	66	11.0	6.0	4.5

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 The Island School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	30	2.0	15.0	0
2003	30	2.0	15.0	0
2004	23	2.0	11.5	0
2005	24	3.0	8.0	0
2006	37	2.0	18.5	0
2007	43	3.0	14.3	0
2008	45	5.0	9.0	0
2009	58	4.6	12.9	1.9
2010	56	5.5	10.1	3.8
2011	43	7.0	6.1	7
2012	40	6.0	6.6	7.5
2013	31	7.0	4.4	9.7
2014	35	8.0	4.3	8.6
2015	50	9.0	5.5	0
2016	55	8.0	6.8	0
2017	57	9.0	6.3	n/a
2018	60	9.0	6.6	5
2019	60	9.0	6.6	5
2020	60	7.0	8.5	5
2021	59	10.0	5.9	5.1
2022	67	11.0	6.0	4.5
2023	66	11.0	6.0	4.5

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 The Island School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$7,624 (100.0%)	$7,624
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$19,507 (100.0%)	$19,507
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$18,299 (100.0%)	$18,299
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$20,176 (100.0%)	$20,176
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$20,153 (100.0%)	$20,153
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$22,574 (100.0%)	$22,574

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Island School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 385^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 295^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (The Island School)	50	50
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	55	52	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (The Island School)	70	75	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade Science (The Island School)	77	64	13%
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	60	66	10%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	1	83.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	52	60	15.4%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5%	4.5%	0.5%

Schools Near The Island School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Island School	Public, Charter	K-5	135 First St W	Boca Grande	33921	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 964-8016	66	11	6.0	4.5%	60 (90.9%)	3 (4.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)								(n/a)	85.0			92.0				$22,574	$00	$22,574
Vineland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	467 Boundary Blvd	Rotonda West	33947	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 743-0188	579	39	14.8	44.6%	493 (85.1%)	8 (1.4%)	54 (9.3%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (2.1%)	72.5	585^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.1%		76.2	477^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.7%	108	57.0	61.0	65.0	57.0	78.0	80.0	60.0	$13,890	$1,984	$11,906
Pine Island Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5360 Ridgewood Dr	Bokeelia	33922	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 283-0505	236	15	16.1	45.3%	159 (67.4%)	3 (1.3%)	67 (28.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	49	1116^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.5%		76.8	470^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.0%	646	53.0	45.0	50.0	49.0	60.0	65.0	52.0	$17,305	$1,801	$15,504
Myakka River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12650 Willmington Blvd	Port Charlotte	33981	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 624-4338	608	34	17.8	50.7%	491 (80.8%)	16 (2.6%)	64 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.9%)	44.4	1231^st of 2256 public elementary schools	45.4%		54	992^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	55.7%	239	53.0	54.0	49.0	57.0	54.0	43.0	46.0	$12,635	$1,573	$11,062
Oasis Elementary Charter School-North	Public, Charter	K-5	2817 SW 3rd Ln	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 283-4511	770	50	15.4	31.3%	479 (62.2%)	21 (2.7%)	220 (28.6%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (4.4%)	86.5	268^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.1%		84.4	301^st of 2240 public elementary schools	86.6%	33	76.0	71.0	64.0	82.0	81.0	87.0	64.0	$9,074	$04	$9,070
Englewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 N McCall Rd	Englewood	34223	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 474-3247	587	40	14.6	51.6%	465 (79.2%)	4 (0.7%)	75 (12.8%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.1%)	75.9	507^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.5%		73.2	549^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.5%	42	66.0	73.0	57.0	80.0	82.0	54.0	64.0	$12,546	$888	$11,659
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1850 SW 20th Ave	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 283-3043	911	48	18.9	41.7%	426 (46.8%)	50 (5.5%)	386 (42.4%)	20 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.1%)	69.1	655^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.0%		72.1	583^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	74.0%	72	59.0	54.0	70.0	65.0	61.0	64.0	69.0	$10,501	$1,705	$8,796
Oasis Charter Elementary School-South	Public, Charter	K-5	3415 Oasis Blvd	Cape Coral	33914	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 542-1577	873	55	15.8	35.7%	570 (65.3%)	26 (3.0%)	238 (27.3%)	17 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.5%)	90.6	156^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.1%		84.2	305^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.4%	149	77.0	71.0	78.0	79.0	82.0	85.0	76.0	$8,153	$07	$8,146
Sallie Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1230 Narranja St	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 575-5440	694	42	16.5	46.7%	456 (65.7%)	73 (10.5%)	108 (15.6%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.1%)	78.3	454^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.9%		76.1	478^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.7%	24	74.0	63.0	68.0	75.0	74.0	58.0	66.0	$11,137	$1,304	$9,833
Meadow Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3131 Lake View Blvd	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7470	701	49	14.3	59.2%	446 (63.6%)	52 (7.4%)	140 (20.0%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.6%)	57	924^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.0%		60.5	825^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.2%	99	57.0	45.0	56.0	73.0	54.0	57.0	59.0	$13,344	$1,954	$11,390

Frequently Asked Questions about The Island School

What district is The Island School in?

Lee

How many students attend The Island School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 66 students attended The Island School.

What is the racial makeup of The Island School?

Students at The Island School are 91% White, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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