RAY V. POTTORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RAY V. POTTORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEE school district, located in FORT MYERS, FL with about 709 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 54 teachers, RAY V. POTTORF 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.

RAY V. POTTORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Challenger Boulevard in Fort Myers, serves as a dedicated academic hub within the School District of Lee County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating modern educational resources, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success and lifelong learning.

Beyond its focus on core subjects, Ray V. Pottorf Elementary promotes a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains a proactive relationship with the surrounding Fort Myers neighborhood to ensure students have access to a well-rounded experience. Through a combination of experienced faculty, structured extracurricular opportunities, and a clear vision for student achievement, the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact RAY V. POTTORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (239) 274-3932 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4600 CHALLENGER BLVD
FORT MYERS, FL 33966-8100
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RAY V. POTTORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT MYERS, FL with about 709 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LEE
Total Students:
709
Teachers:
54
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 709 students

Black or African American
47.5%
Hispanic/Latino
37.4%
White
11.3%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

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.