TORTUGA PRESERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TORTUGA PRESERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEE school district, located in LEHIGH ACRES, FL with about 995 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 77 teachers, TORTUGA PRESERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

TORTUGA PRESERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, is a public elementary school serving the Lee County School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment for students in grades PK through 5. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school aims to cultivate a sense of community and character development, often focusing on preparing students for success in their future middle school years and beyond.

The school’s physical campus on Gunnery Road serves as a hub for the local Lehigh Acres community, offering various resources and opportunities for parental involvement. According to its district profile, Tortuga Preserve emphasizes the use of technology in the classroom and promotes a culture of "lifelong learning." By maintaining a focus on both high academic expectations and social-emotional growth, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

For more information, contact TORTUGA PRESERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (239) 693-5023 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1711 GUNNERY RD N
LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33971-5853
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TORTUGA PRESERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LEHIGH ACRES, FL with about 995 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LEE
Total Students:
995
Teachers:
77
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 995 students

Hispanic/Latino
51.1%
Black or African American
23.9%
White
20.1%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.