Patriot Elementary School

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Patriot Elementary School ranks 1091 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Patriot Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cape Coral, Florida, serving 775 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Lee District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Patriot Elementary School has a diverse student population, with 42.84% White, 46.19% Hispanic, and 6.19% African American students. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.3% in 2019-2020 to 35.7% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Patriot Elementary School's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the state and district averages, though its 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 59% in 2023-2024 is higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.48% to 56.36% over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Gulf Elementary School and Trafalgar Elementary School, which have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates, Patriot Elementary School faces unique challenges. Additionally, the charter schools in the area, such as Oasis Charter Elementary School-South and Oasis Elementary Charter School-North, consistently outperform Patriot Elementary School and other nearby public schools in terms of test scores and statewide rankings, suggesting potential opportunities for improvement through the sharing of best practices.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

711 SW 18th St
Cape Coral, FL 33991

(239) 242-1023

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1091^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,993

Students who attend Patriot Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Caloosa Middle School
	Challenger Middle School
	Diplomat Middle School
	Gulf Middle School
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	Mariner Middle School
	Trafalgar Middle School
High:	Cape Coral High School
	Ida S. Baker High School
	Island Coast High School
	Mariner High School
	More...
	North Fort Myers High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 775

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.2%

White:

42.8%

African American:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Patriot Elementary School ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 20^th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.06. (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: Hispanic (46.2%), White (42.8%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary School is 18.4. 32 elementary schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Patriot Elementary School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patriot Elementary School is $10,993, which is the 28^th highest among 58 elementary schools in the Lee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Patriot 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 Patriot Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	41.02	1210^th	1919	36.9%
2011	35.51	1357^th	1985	31.6%
2012	40.22	1217^th	1984	38.7%
2013	31.80	1440^th	2029	29.0%
2014	53.19	960^th	2064	53.5%
2016	53.07	982^nd	2087	52.9%
2017	59.75	831^st	2112	60.7%
2018	53.50	958^th	2118	54.8%
2019	61.33	807^th	2182	63.0%
2021	59.95	861^st	2247	61.7%
2022	52.91	996^th	2219	55.1%
2023	49.76	1101^st	2240	50.8%
2024	50.06	1091^st	2256	51.6%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, May 4, 2017

The staff for the most part either dress inappropriately or are way under dressed. A lot of the staff are also very rude and they seem very unorganized. I've seen staff not only be rude to parents but to children as well. I heard a staff member talking down to a student about himself and his brother! My child hasn't gone here long and we will definitely be switching schools. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Patriot Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	391	73	11	241	2	n/a	n/a	36	754
2009	418	64	15	235	3	n/a	n/a	47	782
2010	399	61	16	236	4	n/a	n/a	26	742
2011	381	50	18	246	4	0	15	0	714
2012	364	55	13	241	4	0	13	0	690
2013	343	54	13	238	5	1	15	0	669
2014	350	46	12	234	3	0	26	0	671
2015	323	56	9	209	2	0	32	0	631
2016	335	46	10	249	1	0	23	0	664
2017	327	44	16	268	4	0	22	0	681
2018	361	45	19	270	3	0	25	0	723
2019	370	41	16	277	3	0	23	0	730
2020	362	40	18	326	3	0	26	0	775
2021	317	35	16	320	3	0	24	0	715
2022	321	56	15	349	1	0	21	0	763
2023	332	48	13	358	0	0	24	0	775

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 Patriot Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	754	48.0	15.7	63.4
2009	782	51.7	15.3	74.6
2010	742	46.0	16.1	77.2
2011	714	50.0	14.2	73.4
2012	690	50.5	13.6	76.8
2013	669	49.0	13.6	75.6
2014	671	49.0	13.6	76.5
2015	631	45.0	14.0	74.8
2016	664	47.0	14.1	57.4
2017	681	47.0	14.4	51.5
2018	723	51.0	14.1	56.8
2019	730	43.4	16.8	49
2020	775	44.9	17.2	51.6
2021	715	42.1	16.9	55.8
2022	763	43.4	17.5	56.4
2023	775	42.0	18.4	55.5

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 Patriot Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	754	48.0	15.7	63.4
2009	782	51.7	15.3	74.6
2010	742	46.0	16.1	77.2
2011	714	50.0	14.2	73.4
2012	690	50.5	13.6	76.8
2013	669	49.0	13.6	75.6
2014	671	49.0	13.6	76.5
2015	631	45.0	14.0	74.8
2016	664	47.0	14.1	57.4
2017	681	47.0	14.4	51.5
2018	723	51.0	14.1	56.8
2019	730	43.4	16.8	49
2020	775	44.9	17.2	51.6
2021	715	42.1	16.9	55.8
2022	763	43.4	17.5	56.4
2023	775	42.0	18.4	55.5

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 Patriot Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$739 (8.8%)	$7,695 (91.2%)	$8,434
2019	$311 (3.9%)	$7,630 (96.1%)	$7,941
2020	$355 (4.5%)	$7,527 (95.5%)	$7,881
2021	$571 (6.7%)	$7,894 (93.2%)	$8,466
2022	$1,861 (19.3%)	$7,793 (80.7%)	$9,653
2023	$2,546 (23.2%)	$8,448 (76.8%)	$10,993

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Patriot Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 807^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1101^st of 2240 Elementary schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Patriot Elementary School)	65	45	20%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Patriot Elementary School)	69	49	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Patriot Elementary School)	54	54
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	55	52	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Patriot Elementary School)	55	74	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Patriot Elementary School)	66	52	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Patriot Elementary School)	69	62	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	58	51	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Patriot Elementary School)	56	46	10%
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	730	775	6.2%
African American	41	48	17.1%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	16	13	18.8%
Hispanic	277	358	29.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	370	332	10.3%
Two or More Races	23	24	4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49%	55.5%	6.4%

Schools Near Patriot 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
Patriot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	711 SW 18th St	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 242-1023	775	42	18.4	55.5%	332 (42.8%)	48 (6.2%)	358 (46.2%)	13 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.1%)	50.1	1091^st of 2256 public elementary schools	51.6%		49.8	1101^st of 2240 public elementary schools	50.8%	10	48.0	45.0	54.0				55.0	57.0	58.0				59.0						$10,993	$2,546	$8,448
Skyline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	620 SW 19th St	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 772-3223	990	59	16.7	54.0%	448 (45.3%)	55 (5.6%)	441 (44.5%)	8 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.6%)	45.7	1202^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	46.7%		51.2	1074^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.1%	128	48.0	46.0	53.0				61.0	48.0	55.0				53.0						$13,712	$2,409	$11,303
Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral	Public, Charter	K-8	2107 Santa Barbara Blvd	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 829-5134	164	16	10.2	34.8%	71 (43.3%)	12 (7.3%)	70 (42.7%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	8.1	2186^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.1%		13.5	2072^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	7.5%	114	33.0	17.0	29.0	37.0	42.0	45.0	44.0	17.0	18.0	16.0	42.0	32.0	17.0	35.0				38.0	$8,967	$1,651	$7,316
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
Mid Cape Global Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	76 Mid Cape Ter	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 995-0904	806	44	18.3	77.3%	173 (21.5%)	85 (10.5%)	518 (64.3%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.7%)	14.3	2054^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.0%		24.3	1764^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.3%	290	42.0	36.0	21.0	39.0	44.0	56.0	36.0	36.0	16.0	32.0	53.0	32.0	31.0	26.0	98.0	96.0	91.0	68.0	$8,456	$690	$7,766
Pelican Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3525 SW 3rd Ave	Cape Coral	33914	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 549-4966	917	50	18.4	48.6%	464 (50.6%)	31 (3.4%)	361 (39.4%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	51 (5.6%)	54	995^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.9%		67.7	668^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.2%	327	56.0	40.0	54.0				60.0	57.0	60.0				67.0						$11,774	$2,786	$8,989
Gulf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 SW 17th Pl	Cape Coral	33914	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 549-2726	1,231	56	21.9	38.2%	697 (56.6%)	30 (2.4%)	421 (34.2%)	14 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (5.6%)	67.8	687^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.5%		73.5	545^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.7%	142	63.0	53.0	57.0				74.0	63.0	68.0				60.0						$10,028	$1,698	$8,330
Hector A. Cafferata Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Santa Barbara Blvd N	Cape Coral	33993	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 458-7391	723	41	17.6	61.8%	157 (21.7%)	56 (7.7%)	486 (67.2%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.2%)	42.8	1271^st of 2256 public elementary schools	43.7%		45.4	1201^st of 2240 public elementary schools	46.4%	70	45.0	45.0	48.0				59.0	49.0	59.0				51.0						$31,470	$2,611	$28,859
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Patriot Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Patriot Elementary School?

Students at Patriot Elementary School are 46% Hispanic, 43% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Patriot Elementary School in?

Lee

What schools do graduates of Patriot Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Patriot Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Caloosa Middle School
Middle : Challenger Middle School
Middle : Diplomat Middle School
Middle : Gulf Middle School
Middle : Mariner Middle School
Middle : Trafalgar Middle School
High : Cape Coral High School
High : Ida S. Baker High School
High : Island Coast High School
High : Mariner High School
High : North Fort Myers High School

How many students attend Patriot Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 775 students attended Patriot Elementary School.

Is Patriot Elementary School a good school?

Patriot Elementary School ranks 1091^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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