COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEE school district, located in FORT MYERS, FL with about 807 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Schoolhouse Road in Fort Myers, is a public institution serving students in the School District of Lee County. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional development. As part of the district, the school works to integrate state standards with diverse instructional strategies to meet the needs of its local student population, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Colonial Elementary emphasizes community engagement and school spirit, encouraging parent involvement and student participation in various extracurricular activities. The school’s administration and faculty utilize a collaborative approach to education, leveraging resources from the Lee County district to provide technology-enhanced learning and targeted support services. With a commitment to a well-rounded education, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.

For more information, contact COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (239) 939-2242 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3800 SCHOOLHOUSE RD E
FORT MYERS, FL 33916-7714
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COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT MYERS, FL with about 807 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LEE
Total Students:
807
Teachers:
58
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 807 students

Black or African American
52.9%
Hispanic/Latino
35.4%
White
7.7%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.