VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS
VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEE school district, located in LEHIGH ACRES, FL with about 1,655 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 110 teachers, VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS (VPA), located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, is a distinctive K-8 public school within the School District of Lee County that emphasizes the integration of the fine and performing arts into the core academic curriculum. The school is built on the philosophy that artistic expression fosters academic achievement, critical thinking, and personal growth. Students at VPA have access to specialized programs in music, visual arts, theater, and dance, allowing them to pursue creative passions alongside their standard educational requirements.
Beyond its artistic focus, the academy is committed to cultivating a supportive and high-achieving environment for its diverse student body. The school leverages its arts-integrated framework to boost student engagement and confidence, often showcasing student talent through regular performances, exhibitions, and community events. By bridging traditional academics with creative disciplines, VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS strives to prepare its students not only for success in high school but also for lifelong success as well-rounded, creative, and community-minded individuals.
For more information, contact VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS at (239) 303-3003 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33936-7419
(239) 303-3003
http://vpa.leeschools.net//
VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS is a public Title I school in LEHIGH ACRES, FL with about 1,655 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LEE
- Total Students:
- 1,655
- Teachers:
- 110
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,655 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 51.1%
- Black or African American
- 23.6%
- White
- 20.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.